MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE). 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 (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

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate performance

decent keyboard

variety of ports

average battery life

dim display

mediocre sound quality

heavy design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Lunar grey Platinum grey
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" - TN
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology 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 - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz -
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 3 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 20 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel HD Graphics 620
Video System Features Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera Fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 202UK -
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