MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

fast SSD storage

decent keyboard

average battery life

dim display

limited port selection

mediocre CPU performance

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Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 32.31 cm x 23.48 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Lunar grey Platinum grey
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
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
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video System Features Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
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
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini 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, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 202UK -
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