Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

adequate performance

solid build quality

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre graphics performance

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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.92 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Arctic grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA6 (82KR) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Included Accessories Power adapter, wall mount power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 MIL-STD 810G
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 202UK
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