Dell Latitude 9520 vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 9520 and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Dell Latitude 9520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 9520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

responsive touch screen

lightweight design

strong build quality

advanced security features

high price point

limited port selection

average graphics performance

noisy under load

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

vibrant qhd+ display

sleek aluminum chassis

thunderbolt 4 support

high-quality audio output

relatively heavy design

short battery life

high price point

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 9520 and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 9520 vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 9520 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.02 cm x 21.58 cm x 1.484 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 9520 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Screen Size (Type) 15" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 147 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.172 mm pixel pitch MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 9520 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Dell Latitude 9520 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Dell Latitude 9520 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 9520 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, RGB camera, 78 degrees, SafeShutter IR camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, quad array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC714-CG -
Compliant Standards Waves MaxxAudio -
Audio Features Smart Amp Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 9520 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
BATTERY Dell Latitude 9520 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 49 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 9520 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 180 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 9520 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 9520 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 9520 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Battery Master
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 9520 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ExpressCharge, microphone with noise-cancellation SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, halogen-free, FIPS 201, BFR-free, PVC-free -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 204UK
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