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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Creator Z16P is equipped with a stronger processor and higher quality graphics card, making it more suitable for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning. Its larger, higher-resolution touchscreen with a taller aspect ratio can enhance productivity, especially for creative tasks, and it provides superior color accuracy, which is beneficial for content creation. On the other hand, the MSI GP66 Leopard, while also powerful, leans more towards gaming with its high refresh rate display, but it has a smaller screen and less overall storage. Both weigh about the same, but the Creator Z16P has a slightly better portability score, albeit with a shorter battery life compared to the Leopard's, as the more powerful components consume more battery. If battery life and gaming are more important, consider the GP66 Leopard; but for top-tier creative and engineering performance, the Creator Z16P may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
- The MSI GP66 Leopard has no clear advantages over the MSI Creator Z16P.
Key differences
Content Creation
7.9
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P and MSI GP66 Leopard 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.
Screen Quality
8.3
7.5
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
394.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the MSI GP66 Leopard for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the MSI Creator Z16P provides a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and an IPS panel, ensuring vibrant colors and wide viewing angles, making it ideal for activities such as web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. In engineering and design, the superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB on the MSI Creator Z16P make it an excellent choice, as precise color representation is critical for these professions. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the MSI Creator Z16P falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which is less desirable for fast-paced visual content where smooth motion is key.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
394.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for general use.
The MSI Creator Z16P boasts a high-resolution screen with touch capability and a color coverage that's appealing for creative tasks, supported by a powerful CPU and ample RAM, which is great for multi-tasking in general use, but it's slightly heavier and has a good but not leading portability score. On the other hand, the MSI GP66 Leopard, while also having sufficient RAM and a capable CPU, has a faster heat management but a lower-resolution screen and no touch capability, making it less ideal for detailed creative work but potentially better for longer sessions where heat could be a concern, with portability that's a bit less than the Z16P due to its design focused on gaming.
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard and MSI Creator Z16P are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
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 MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The MSI Creator Z16P is very good for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, making it highly suitable for demanding tasks, along with a high-quality screen that supports touch and has a higher resolution and color coverage. In contrast, the MSI GP66 Leopard still performs well with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics, but has a lower resolution screen and lacks touch capability, which might be less optimal for detailed engineering and design work.
Software Development
7.6
7.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and MSI GP66 Leopard 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
5.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI GP66 Leopard 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator Z16P to have good portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The MSI Creator Z16P and MSI GP66 Leopard both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Creator Z16P has a price of $1,300 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
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How the MSI Creator Z16P and the MSI GP66 Leopard compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Creator Z16P | MSI GP66 Leopard |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.27 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 394 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Christian Hintze | December 2021
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
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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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