Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) 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 Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

premium aluminum build

excellent battery life

powerful i7 processor

responsive touchscreen

high price point

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

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 Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.8 cm x 20.09 cm x 1.46 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, leather, 3D glass -
Colour Shadow black Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 90% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Glossy, HDR 400 compatible, Dolby Vision MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ToF sensor, electronic privacy shutter IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Smart Amp Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 63.5 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 20 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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 (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English 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 Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Included Accessories Protective sleeve, USB-C slim power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, G-sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Express SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 204UK
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