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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a budget-friendly option for general use and don't mind a basic display and average performance, the Lenovo V15 is a sensible choice, especially for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption. However, if you need a powerful laptop for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and you are willing to invest more, the MSI Creator Z16P provides high-end performance, a superior display with higher resolution, enhanced graphics, and a robust build but at the expense of increased weight and reduced battery life compared to the Lenovo V15. The MSI Creator Z16P also comes with a more contemporary design and features tailored for creative professionals. Choose the Lenovo for value and basic needs or the MSI for top-tier performance and advanced creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat better.
The Lenovo V15 is considered good for general use due to its adequate processing power, substantial RAM, and long battery life with excellent heat management, making it a practical choice for everyday tasks while being lightweight for portability. The MSI Creator Z16P, although heavier and with shorter battery life, offers superior screen quality, CPU, and GPU, elevating performance for more demanding applications, and is also well-regarded for general use because of its high-quality keyboard and speakers.
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The MSI Creator Z16P is better for gaming and 3D because it features a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high-refresh-rate IPS screen, which are very important for smooth and visually advanced gaming experiences. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 comes with a less powerful integrated AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU and a lower-refresh-rate TN panel screen, which means reduced graphics performance and less fluid motion in games.
Engineering and Design
6.3
8.3
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo V15 has a mid-range CPU and GPU and uses a TN panel with standard resolution which is fair for engineering and design tasks while being lighter and more portable. In contrast, the MSI Creator Z16P boasts a high-end CPU and powerful GPU, with a high-resolution IPS touchscreen offering better color accuracy and screen quality for very good engineering and design experience, at the expense of being heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.3
7.9
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P and Lenovo V15 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat better.
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
7.1
7.6
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and Lenovo V15 are both good for software development, though the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
5.4
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Creator Z16P offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and superior brightness, providing an exceptional viewing experience, whereas the Lenovo V15's display lacks in these aspects, making it less suitable. The MSI Creator Z16P excels for engineering and design due to its wide color gamuts offering precise color representation which is critical for such tasks, while the Lenovo V15's limited color range may not meet professional color standards. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the MSI Creator Z16P falls short with a lower refresh rate that can lead to less fluid motion compared to laptops with higher refresh rates, whereas panel type and resolution are less impactful for this use case.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 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.
Build Quality
6.7
8.0
The MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$579
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and MSI Creator Z16P both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo V15 | MSI Creator Z16P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$579 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 5.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | 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 | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 231 nits | 394 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo V15
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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