MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5). 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 V15-IIL (82C5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Lunar grey Iron grey texture
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6"
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 V15-IIL (82C5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.4 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 V15-IIL (82C5)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel UHD Graphics
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, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
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 Realtek RTL8822CE-VS - M.2 Card
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
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 2.0
2 x USB 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 V15-IIL (82C5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced FreeDOS
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 V15-IIL (82C5)
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
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 204UK -
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