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 Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sharp qhd+ display

lightweight aluminum design

powerful intel performance

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

average webcam quality

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX)
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85 % - Connectivity
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 31.24 cm x 22.14 cm x 1.46 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom), mylar (display cover)
Colour Lunar grey Slate grey
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 2240 x 1400 (2.2K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Dynamic Boost Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 61 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 21.4 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ITL5 (82FX)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Express
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
SAR Value - 0.477 W/kg (body), 0.477 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 202UK -
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