Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) 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.

Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

adequate connectivity options

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics performance

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 Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.92 cm x 23.58 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 16"
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 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5700U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 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 - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
LAN
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English 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 Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 204UK
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