ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) 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.

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

competitive price point

solid build quality

fast charging support

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

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 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Indie black Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 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 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Speaker, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) 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 6E AX1675
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 180 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone output
HDMI
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 (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 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 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features System password SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number L11199T 204UK
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