MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH). 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

Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, modern design

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 35.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.74 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Lunar grey -
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" - AMOLED
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features - Factory Calibration, Delta E<1 calibration, Pantone Validated, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
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) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
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) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
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) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
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 Privacy cover
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
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 211
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG-CG
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB White LED backlight, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
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) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
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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