MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour Lunar grey Iron grey
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" - 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 520-15IKB (80YL)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
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
Audio Features - Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
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 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
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 520-15IKB (80YL)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
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 520-15IKB (80YL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
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
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 202UK -
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