In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm |
| Weight | 1.81 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminium alloy, carbon fibre hybrid | - |
| Colour | Black weave | Lunar grey |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 16" - IPS | 16" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 120 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 600 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 100% Adobe RGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision | MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Chipset | Intel WM590 | Intel HM570 |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 1 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| Max Monitors Supported | 3 external monitor(s) | - |
| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus | IR camera |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Four speakers, microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3306 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos | - |
| Audio Features | - | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Features | Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) | - |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | 5G | - |
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| Controller | Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 - M.2 Card | - |
| BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 12.8 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 170 Watt | 180 Watt |
| INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Type | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Slots | 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) |
2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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 (SD Card) | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English | Windows 10 Home Advanced |
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| 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 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington nano security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS | - |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
| EPEAT Compliant | EPEAT Gold | - |
| TCO Certified | TCO Certified Notebooks 8 | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | 5 °C | - |
| Humidity Range Operating | 8 - 95% | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Base warranty - battery - 1 year Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | - | 204UK |
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