MSI Creator Z16
- Intel Core i7-11800H
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 65W)
- 16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 120 Hz, IPS
- 1000GB SSD
- 2x 16GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
- 2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)
Specs
- HDD/SSD
- 1TB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo
- RAM
- 2x 16GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
- 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
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[...]
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