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Updated January 10, 2024·

Choosing the ASUS Zenbook 14X would offer you an OLED display, lighter weight, and is less expensive, making it a good choice for general use and portability. On the other hand, opting for the MSI Creator Z16P will give you a more powerful processor and GPU, a larger screen, and touchscreen capabilities, which make it better suited for intensive 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. However, the MSI Creator Z16P is heavier and more costly. Both have similar RAM and come with Windows 11, but the MSI Creator Z16P has double the storage of the ASUS Zenbook 14X. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
  • Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.5
Zenbook 14X
Creator Z16P
7.6
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.7
Zenbook 14X
Creator Z16P
8.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.9/10
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 ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.

Screen Quality

8.3
Zenbook 14X
Creator Z16P
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.

Portability

Very Good
Zenbook 14X
Creator Z16P
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the MSI Creator Z16P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$777
Zenbook 14X
Creator Z16P
$1,300
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.6
Zenbook 14X
Creator Z16P
7.8
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.6
Zenbook 14X
Creator Z16P
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.4
Zenbook 14X
Creator Z16P
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for software development.

Battery

5.5 Hours
Zenbook 14X
Creator Z16P
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.8
Zenbook 14X
Creator Z16P
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator Z16P to have very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has good build quality.

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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS Zenbook 14XMSI Creator Z16P
ASUS Zenbook 14XMSI Creator Z16P

GENERAL

Price
$777
$1,300
Release Date
April 1, 2022June 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75''
Weight
3.09 lbs5.27 lbs
Width
12.25"14.13"
Depth
8.71"10.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-1260PIntel i9-12900H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5.5 Hours5 Hours
Battery Capacity
63 Wh90 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"16"
Display Technology
OLEDIPS
Resolution
2880 x 18002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
90Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
339 nits394 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/108/10
Portability Score
8.6/107.2/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.5/107.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/108.8/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
11
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
44

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ASUS Zenbook 14X

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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."

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 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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