Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) 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 Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

stylish, sleek design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

higher price point

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 Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.66 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.72 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass -
Colour Dark moss Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Glossy MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 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
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ToF sensor IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Three speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features WoV (Wake-on-Voice) Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) 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 201 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4b Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 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 Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, ERP -
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) -
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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