MSI Creator Z16

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Date Published: 10 Jun 2021

Intel Core i9-11900H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 65W)
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 120 Hz, IPS
2000GB SSD
2x 16GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

5.3 Portability Average

8.5 Display Excellent

7.3 For Work Very Good

6.9 For Gaming Good

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Review

MSI Creator Z16 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[...]

DISPLAY: 16.0-inch, 2560x1600, IPS

Name
AUO B160QAN02.P (AUOBF99)

Diagonal
16.0"

Pixel density
188.68 ppi

Brightness
350 cd/m²

sRGB
100%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560x1600

Becomes "Retina" from
18 inches (46 cm)

Contrast
960:1

dE Color Checker
1.7 0.8

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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