Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

comfortable keyboard

affordable price point

decent performance

good port selection

average display quality

modest battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful intel processor

sleek aluminum design

impressive color accuracy

thunderbolt 4 support

expensive price point

moderate battery life

heavy build

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RoHS MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 202UK
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