SeekerMSI Creator Z16
MSI’s Creator Z16 is a thin workstation powered by Intel’s Core i7-11800H. It’s got a well-built chassis remniscent of a MacBook Pro, but it’s got a few issues uncharacteristic of its high asking price.
-- As reviewed by The Verge
Product details
- Aspect Ratio:16:10
- Visual Performance: The 16" 120Hz QHD+ Touch Display has you covered for any situation whether it be competitive fast paced games or creative workloads. The 16:10 ratio offers more screen real estate for all workflows and a smooth visual experience.
- Redefined Power: The 11th Gen. Intel Core i9 processor, delivers high performance with 8 cores boosting up to 4.9 GHz. Take on any tasks and applications with ease.
- Supercharged Graphics: The MSI Creator Z16 is powered by a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, breezes through today's most demanding creative workflow tasks.
- Crafted To Be Portable: The Z16 is packed with an immense amount of power in a lightweight chassis featuring a 90Whr battery, so you can work on the go.
- Creators Rejoice: MSI’s exclusive Cooler Boost Technology ensures optimal thermal dissipation. Featuring 3 fans, get up to 15% increased airflow with the new Cooler Boost Trinity+.
- Versatile Connections: The Creator Z16 features a wide range of I/O ports, Thunderbolt 4 supporting power delivery and up to 40Gbps of data transfer and USB 4.0.
PROS
+ Great audio
+ Powerful chips in a thin chassis
+ 16:10 QHD+ 120Hz display
CONS
- No HDMI port
- Ships with bloatware
- Keyboard is a bit flimsy
- Bad battery life
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Expert reviews and ratings
By The Verge on January 21, 2022
MSI’s Creator Z16 is a thin workstation powered by Intel’s Core i7-11800H. It’s got a well-built chassis remniscent of a MacBook Pro, but it’s got a few issues uncharacteristic of its high asking price.
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By TechRadar on December 03, 2021
The MSI Creator Z16 is a laptop marketed towards content creators but actually works better as a hybrid device for creatives and gamers. It's a great laptop, but this middle ground means it doesn't particularly excel at either, instead, sitting the fence as a middling alternative for folks looking for a single device for work and play.
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