In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) 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 | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.61 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.025 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Colour | Space grey with silver diamond cut | Lunar grey |
| DISPLAY | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 16" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, DisplayHDR 1000, CalMAN Verified | MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 8-core |
| Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Intel HM470 | Intel HM570 |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
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| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | IR camera | IR camera |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Four speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | - | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wireless-AC 1550i | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| BATTERY | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Technology | 4-cell | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 82 Wh | 90 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Output | - | 180 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | White LED backlight | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Slots | - | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | LAN HDMI USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 (microSD) | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro | 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 | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | - | Fingerprint reader |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | 674UK | 204UK |
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