MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW). 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.

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

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution main display

ample connectivity options

premium build quality

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

complex for casual users

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.5 kg
Colour Lunar grey -
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, 14" (1920 x 550) IPS-level touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
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) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 204UK LS044W
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