Dell XPS 17 9700 vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell XPS 17 9700 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 XPS 17 9700 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 17 9700 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful performance setup

premium build quality

excellent battery life

spacious trackpad

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

no full-size usb

limited port selection

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 XPS 17 9700 and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9700 vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Platinum silver Lunar grey
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9700 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 16"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 266 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, HDR 400 compatible, Corning Gorilla glass 6, Eyesafe technology, 0.0954 mm pixel pitch MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9700 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
CPU Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10885H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.3 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 Intel HM570
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Dell XPS 17 9700 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Dell XPS 17 9700 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9700 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.5 degrees IR camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-CG -
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9700 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9700 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 5 / 20 V 180 Watt
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9700 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 17 9700 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - 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 XPS 17 9700 MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ExpressCharge SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards BFR-free, PVC-free -
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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