AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE). 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.

AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent gaming performance

high refresh rate display

mechanical keyboard feel

sturdy build quality

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

vibrant qhd+ display

sleek aluminum chassis

thunderbolt 4 support

high-quality audio output

relatively heavy design

short battery life

high price point

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Black Lunar grey
DISPLAY AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
BATTERY AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, AORUS RGB Fusion 2.0 Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone output
Microphone input
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Battery Master
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - battery - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 204UK
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