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While we reviewed the MSI Creator Z16 predecessor with a smaller graphics chip and "only" an i7, we now have the maxed-out version that requires twice as much power at its peak. It remains to be seen how well the fans can cope with the overwhelming energy consumption of an almost unrestrained Intel Alder Lake processor in such a small space.

On the other hand, 4K or OLED have been left out, but this shouldn't result in any restrictions for creative work. This is, of course, matched by the display, which is precalibrated to almost completely cover the DCI-P3 color space and is ideally suited for video editing. This doesn't look like a gaming machine, but rather like a work device. The slim and elegant case can still be stored reasonably well in a bag or backpack in this format. The difference, however, becomes clear even before you turn it on. With the Intel i9-12900H and the Nvidia GeForce 3080 Ti, the 16-incher even competes with powerful gaming laptops. As such, the list of components reads like a collection of the best hardware currently available for laptops. Expectations should be set correspondingly high for a device that costs just under 4,500 Euros (~$4,737).
