MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)

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In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid battery life

decent performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics

no thunderbolt support

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Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
62 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 32.17 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Lunar grey Light silver
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c Kryo 490
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 2.45 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB -
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Qualcomm Adreno 675
Max Monitors Supported - 2 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 IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Qualcomm WCD9341
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - Qualcomm QGM8180X
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 20 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 20 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (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 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home (on ARM) - English
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 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Proximity sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 204UK -
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