•  Date Published: 29 Sep 2021
    • Intel Core i7-11800H
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 65W)
    • 16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 120 Hz, IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 16GB DDR4
    • 2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)
    7.1
    TOTAL SCORE
    5.3 Portability Average
    8.5 Display Excellent
    7.1 For Work Very Good
    6.8 For Gaming Good
    MSI Creator Z16 Fujiwara Hiroshi Limited Edition

    MSI Creator Z16 Fujiwara Hiroshi Limited Edition

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    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1TB SSD
    • RAM
    • 16GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 359 x 256 x 16.3 mm (14.13" x 10.08" x 0.64")
    • Weight
    • 2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort
    • Card Reader
    • MicroSD
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Speakers
    • 4 Stereo Speakers with Dynaudio
    • Optical drive

    Portability

    MSI Creator Z16 (A11Ux)
    14.13" x 10.08" x 0.64" Dimensions
    2.30 kg (5.1 lbs) Weight
    Average 16.0-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -12% Weight

    Review

    MSI Creator Z16 Fujiwara Hiroshi Limited Edition in-depth review

    From making high-end gaming laptops to somewhat affordable office solutions, MSI is now well established in the portable computing industry. A couple of years ago, a market emerged seemingly out of nowhere - the content creator one. And last year, MSI converted its GS66 device into the MSI Creator 15. We can't say it was a total hit among its target audience, but it was good enough to deserve our "Editor's choice" award.Today, however, we mark a step in a completely different direction, regarding the design. Gone is the industrially-inspired gaming look, the sharp corners, and the boxy design. Instead, MSI has chosen a MacBook Pro 16 approach. First of all, there is a 16-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. Something that MSI insists it took from the Golden Ratio, but we all know w[...]

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    Pros

    • Aluminum design and great build quality
    • Large arrow keys, RGB backlight, and responsive touchpad
    • 2x SODIMM + 2x M.2 PCIe x4
    • No PWM (MNG007DA1-1 (CSO1600))
    • Full sRGB, and DCI-P3 coverage + 92% Adobe RGB coverage (MNG007DA1-1 (CSO1600))
    • 120Hz refresh rate with fast pixel response times (MNG007DA1-1 (CSO1600))
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 + MicroSD card slot
    • IR face recognition + fingerprint reader

    Cons

    • Underperforming CPU
    • Uneven color uniformity
    • Relatively difficult to upgrade

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Although the Creator Z16 is a truly impressive device, it is a pain in the ...plastic pry tool... to open.Check out all MSI Creator Z16 (A11Ux) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To get inside of this notebook, you need to undo 6 Phillips-head screws, two of which are located beneath the back rubber feet. After you're done, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, and remove it from the chassis.2. Battery Unfortunately, your job does not end here. Since the motherboard is facing the wrong way aroun[...]

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