If you are on a budget and use your laptop for everyday tasks such as browsing, watching videos, and light productivity, the ASUS VivoBook 14 is a practical choice, offering decent performance and good value for money. However, if your work involves graphic design, video editing, or 3D modelling, the MSI Creator M14, while more expensive, provides higher performance suitable for these intensive tasks, along with a display that's likely better calibrated for color accuracy, which is crucial for creative work. Keep in mind that with higher performance, the MSI may also be heavier and have shorter battery life, making it less ideal if you prioritize portability and long working hours away from a power outlet. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is a more budget-friendly option with adequate processor power and memory for everyday tasks, offering a balance between cost and capability, but with moderate screen quality and battery life that might not satisfy all users. In contrast, the MSI Creator M14, while more expensive, provides superior processing power and more memory, along with a high-quality screen and longer battery life, making it an excellent choice for users who need a machine that's both powerful and portable for more demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a modest GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it adequate but not exceptional for gaming and 3D tasks, while the MSI Creator M14's superior GPU provides smoother gameplay and more efficient 3D rendering, and its higher screen refresh rate offers a better visual experience, although both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality to support general performance.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 typically offers modest CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities, which may be sufficient for basic engineering tasks, but its screen quality falls short for intricate design work. Conversely, the MSI Creator M14 excels with higher-end CPU, RAM, and GPU performance suited for demanding engineering software, and a superior screen that benefits detailed design visualization, making it a solid choice despite being less portable and having a louder operating noise.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
7.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
7.5/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and MSI Creator M14 have screens with adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for typical tasks like browsing and watching videos, contributing to their fair and good screen quality respectively for general use. For tasks that demand precise color representation, such as engineering and design, both laptops have satisfactory displays, but the MSI Creator M14 has better coverage of professional color gamuts, leading to its good screen quality for these specific needs. However, both laptops fall short in screen quality for gaming and 3D applications due to their lack of high refresh rates, which is crucial for smooth motion and a responsive gaming experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Creator M14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
ASUS Vivobook 14
MSI Creator M14
GENERAL
Price
Price
$421
$1,500
Release Date
Release Date
March 1, 2023
March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7''
12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88''
Weight
Weight
3.09 lbs
3.53 lbs
Width
Width
12.79"
12.39"
Depth
Depth
8.42"
9.19"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel i5-1235U
Intel i7-13620H
RAM
RAM
8 GB
32 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
1
2
Storage
Storage
256 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
Iris Xe
RTX 4060 (45 W)
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
8 GB
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
Yes
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
Yes
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
7 Hours
4.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
42 Wh
53.5 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
14"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1080
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
250 nits
350 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
157.35 PPI
242.59 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
1019: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
12.9 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
50 %
100 %
sRGB
sRGB
67 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
50 %
85 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7/10
7.8/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
8.5/10
7.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
7.5/10
7.8/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
49.2°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
54°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
35.4°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
N/A
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
6.8/10
8/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
6/10
7.5/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
720p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
Yes
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
No
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
No
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
3
3
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
1
1
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
No
No
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
2
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
0
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.1
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
5
6E
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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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