MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU). 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 Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

high-speed ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Lunar grey Quiet blue
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
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, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 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 Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X 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 Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
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
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
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, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard, AMD Ryzen AI
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 204UK LP086W
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