In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH). 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 Z16 (A11UE) | AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm | 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.7 cm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Colour | Lunar grey | - |
| DISPLAY | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 16" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 72% NTSC |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 | Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) |
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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 HM570 | Mobile Intel HM570 Express |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) |
| MEMORY | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) |
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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 | 3200 MHz | 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 | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - HD |
| Camera Features | IR camera | - |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Four speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Compliant Standards | - | DTS:X Ultra |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 | - |
| Network Interface | - | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Realtek RTL8125BG |
| BATTERY | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 99 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) |
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| Output | 180 Watt | 230 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) |
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| Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) | - |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) HDMI Mini DisplayPort Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD) | Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home Advanced | Windows 10 Home |
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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 Z16 (A11UE) | AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Fingerprint reader | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip |
| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology | GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
| Model Number | 204UK | - |
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