MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) and Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY). 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 Z16P (B12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful intel processor

robust build quality

ample storage capacity

advanced cooling system

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited port selection

average battery life

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective thermal management

robust build quality

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) and Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.9 cm 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.39 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Lunar grey Raven black
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 72%
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support Multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - RGB lighting
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 1.104 W/kg (body), 1.104 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 092UK -
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