Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) 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.

Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

good battery life

fast processing speeds

high price point

limited port selection

average webcam quality

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 Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - AMOLED 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, HDR 400 True Black, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) 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 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) 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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
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 (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 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 Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 204UK
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