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

HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

efficient AMD processor

affordable price point

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

average battery life

modest display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 32.19 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.385 kg
Colour Lunar grey Pike silver plastic
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 -
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-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) HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 2
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook
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
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera IR camera
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3247-CG
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) -
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111HSH
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3az
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh -
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced No operating system
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) HP ProBook 445 G10 Notebook
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, HP Secure Erase, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, Ukraine
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 204UK -
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