MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA). 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.

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

ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

full hd display

ample connectivity options

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
70 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.7 kg
Colour Lunar grey Quiet blue
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 8 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Dual stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home in S mode
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 MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology System password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, EU RoHS, EU REACH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 204UK BQ140W
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