MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful intel processor

sleek aluminum design

impressive color accuracy

thunderbolt 4 support

expensive price point

moderate battery life

heavy build

limited upgradeability

AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

good speaker quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 36 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.7 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Lunar grey -
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 72% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Output 180 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Anti-ghosting, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 202UK -
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