MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST). 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 GL65 9SD (246UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

heavy and bulky

no thunderbolt support

loud under load

MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful intel processor

robust build quality

ample storage capacity

advanced cooling system

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited port selection

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.39 kg
Colour Black Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 092UK
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