MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful intel processor

sleek aluminum design

impressive color accuracy

thunderbolt 4 support

expensive price point

moderate battery life

heavy build

limited upgradeability

HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

sharp full-hd display

powerful intel processor

excellent keyboard feel

impressive security features

higher price range

limited port variety

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
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85 % - Connectivity
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 31.56 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.18 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.19 kg
Colour Lunar grey -
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness - 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology - HP SureView Reflect
Features - Low Blue Light technology, 8-bit Colour Depth, HP Eye Ease, integrated privacy screen, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features Dynamic Boost Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3315
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers; Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi, 160 MHz Wi-Fi bandwidth
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 51.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
Battery Weight - 229 g
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Input - AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, HP Services Scan
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, low halogen, UL 62368-1, TEC, KES, Low Blue Light certified (LBL), Ukraine NSoC, EAEU Compliance, Saudi Arabian Compliance
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number 202UK -
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