MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE). 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 Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

vibrant oled display

powerful intel processor

high-quality build

useful screenpad plus

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 32.35 cm x 22.47 cm x 1.96 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Lunar grey Tech black
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness - 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, 93% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 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 Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, ASUS ErgoSense, 12.7" (2880x864) IPS-level touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
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
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
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 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, power adapter, sleeve, stand
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus
Repairability Index - 5.9 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 204UK M3022W
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