In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) and ASUS X415FA (EB043T). 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) | ASUS X415FA (EB043T) |
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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 | 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.6 kg |
| Colour | Lunar grey | Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) |
| DISPLAY | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | ASUS X415FA (EB043T) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 16" | 14" |
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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 | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | - | 250 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 | Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | ASUS X415FA (EB043T) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | Quad-Core |
| Cache | 24 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 X415FA (EB043T) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 1 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 1 |
| STORAGE | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | ASUS X415FA (EB043T) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | ASUS X415FA (EB043T) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Intel UHD Graphics |
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| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
| Video System Features | Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost | - |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | IR camera | - |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Four speakers, microphone | Speaker, microphone |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology | ASUS SonicMaster |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | ASUS X415FA (EB043T) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 | - |
| Features | - | Single stream (1x1) |
| BATTERY | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | ASUS X415FA (EB043T) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 2-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 37 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | ASUS X415FA (EB043T) |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 180 Watt | 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A |
| INPUT | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | ASUS X415FA (EB043T) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | - |
| Features | Per-key RGB | Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | ASUS X415FA (EB043T) |
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| Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) | 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 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 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 2.0 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD) | - |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) | ASUS X415FA (EB043T) |
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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) | ASUS X415FA (EB043T) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Fingerprint reader | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip |
| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology | - |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | - | Yes |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
| Model Number | 204UK | - |
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