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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers a good balance between performance and portability and stands out for gaming and general use, with strong battery life but a lower quality webcam. It's better for gaming appearances with hardware that supports high-refresh gaming. The MSI Creator Z16P, on the other hand, is tailored for creators with a higher-resolution touchscreen display and a more color-accurate screen, ideal for design and video editing work, but it’s heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Both have similar power for engineering tasks but prioritize different aspects of user experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and MSI Creator Z16P both offer clear, high-resolution displays with ample brightness, ensuring that text is crisp and images are vivid on screen. In the realm of engineering and design, the laptops boast wide color gamuts, delivering precise color representation necessary for professional photo editing and graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short because of lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion rendering during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
9.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$1,560
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,560 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and MSI Creator Z16P are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and has a screen refresh rate of 165Hz, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications; however, the MSI Creator Z16P steps up with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which is slightly more powerful, and matches the 165Hz refresh rate with a higher resolution screen that also supports touch, therefore offering enhanced performance and screen quality for similar activities.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.3
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the MSI Creator Z16P both feature powerful CPUs and GPUs, abundant RAM, and high-quality screens crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks. While the ASUS focuses on a balance of performance and portability, the MSI emphasizes a larger screen and superior keyboard, though at the cost of increased weight and potentially louder operating noise.
Content Creation
8.0
7.9
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.4
7.6
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and MSI Creator Z16P both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and MSI Creator Z16P both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 | MSI Creator Z16P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,560 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 394 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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