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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo LOQ 15, often a bit less expensive, is a solid choice for general use and has good performance scores for engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks. It's capable of gaming and sports a mid-range Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card, with decent battery life and a 144Hz display. On the other hand, the MSI Creator Z16P is slightly pricier but comes with a more powerful Intel i9 processor and superior RTX 3070 Ti GPU, making it better for intensive tasks and engineering. It boasts a better screen with higher resolution and color coverage, ideal for creative professionals. Both laptops offer 16GB of RAM and are quite portable, but the Z16P has a larger battery and thus a slightly lower battery life according to typical usage. If your priority is gaming or heavy computational tasks, the MSI is the front-runner; if it's value for money and balance, then Lenovo could be your pick. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo LOQ 15, with its adequate resolution and brightness, offers a pleasant visual experience for browsing, streaming, and productivity tasks, making it suitable for general use. Its color accuracy and range fulfill the needs of engineering and design professionals who rely on precise color representation for their work. However, due to its lower refresh rate, it isn't the best choice for gaming or 3D applications where smooth motion and quick screen updates are crucial for an immersive experience.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Creator Z16P has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,109
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has a price of $1,109 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is well-suited for general use with its sufficient RAM, capable AMD processor for multitasking, and a 1080p IPS screen for clear visuals, while its moderate battery life and slightly heavier build affect portability. The MSI Creator Z16P, although also good for general use with more storage, a powerful Intel i9 processor, and a sharper, touch-enabled screen, offers higher screen quality at the expense of greater weight and shorter battery life, possibly making it less ideal for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.6
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is suitable for gaming and 3D tasks with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which ensures smooth visuals, but the MSI Creator Z16P steps up with a higher-tier Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and an even higher refresh rate of 165Hz for more fluid motion and superior graphics rendering. While both have powerful CPUs and high-quality screens, the MSI's screen also offers higher resolution and, being a touchscreen, may enhance creative tasks, although its higher specifications may come at an additional cost.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator Z16P to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 delivers commendable engineering and design performance, leveraging an AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU coupled with a high refresh rate screen, which benefits design fluidity, while its moderate screen resolution preserves processing power for other tasks. In contrast, the MSI Creator Z16P stands out in the same arena with a higher-tier Intel i9 CPU and superior RTX GPU, a sharper and larger touch-enabled display that offers better color accuracy, crucial for precision engineering and design work, yet at the expense of heavier operating noise and somewhat less portability.
Content Creation
7.6
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for content creation.
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
7.5
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and Lenovo LOQ 15 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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.
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How the Lenovo LOQ 15 and the MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15 | MSI Creator Z16P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.28 lbs | 5.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.42" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 394 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
Shopping
Lenovo LOQ 15
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PCMag
Mark Knapp | August 2023
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
MSI Creator Z16P
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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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