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 S130-11IGM (81J1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

solid build quality

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest performance

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
53 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 28.8 cm x 20 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.15 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Lunar grey Midnight blue | Mineral grey
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 11.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
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 S130-11IGM (81J1)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 4 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 S130-11IGM (81J1)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC269Q
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Input - (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
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
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - 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 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 204UK -
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