MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5). 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 (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

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful AMD processor

solid build quality

spacious 16-inch screen

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

no HDMI port

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Lunar grey Storm grey
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello, ToF sensor
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Express
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TÜV Rheinland Certified Eye-Care
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 202UK -
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