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 S340-14IWL (81N7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

modest storage capacity

fewer ports options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 32.27 cm x 23.05 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Lunar grey Abyss blue
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - TN
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 - 220 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 S340-14IWL (81N7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
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 S340-14IWL (81N7)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
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 S340-14IWL (81N7)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home in S mode - 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 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 1.084 W/kg (body), 1.084 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 204UK -
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