When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the MSI Creator M14, consider that the Zenbook often offers a balance between cost and performance, suitable for everyday tasks with the benefit of a high-quality OLED display, making it a cost-effective option for general use and media consumption. The MSI Creator M14, while typically more expensive, is tailored for content creators and professionals in need of higher computing power for tasks like video editing, graphic design, and 3D rendering, and it usually boasts a stronger build for such demanding applications. If portability is crucial, the Zenbook's lighter design may appeal more, but for intensive workloads, the Creator's enhanced performance justifies its higher price. Consider your primary activities: general use favors the Zenbook's value, while specialized creative work lends itself to the MSI Creator's capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Very good overall display quality
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
Very good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its high-quality screen and solid CPU performance, offers a great balance for everyday tasks and entertainment, alongside its portability and long battery life, making it an excellent choice for general use. Meanwhile, the MSI Creator M14, with superior CPU and ample RAM, caters well to power users, although it might be slightly less portable and have a shorter battery life, but its added horsepower is a significant advantage for more demanding software and multitasking.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, while having a fine screen for vivid colors, has a moderate GPU and standard screen refresh rate which limits its gaming and 3D rendering capabilities. On the other hand, the MSI Creator M14 offers a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for smoother and more demanding gaming and 3D tasks, despite having a comparable CPU and screen quality to the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3.7/10
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 Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its high-quality screen, is suitable for design tasks, but the MSI Creator M14's superior CPU, RAM, and GPU make it a better choice for engineering applications that demand more power and performance. However, the Zenbook may be more appealing for those who prioritize portability and a quieter operation, offering a balance between performance and ease of use for everyday tasks.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.5/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Creator M14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
When considering a laptop for general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED stands out with superior resolution and brightness, providing crisp and vivid visuals, whereas the MSI Creator M14, though still offering good resolution and brightness, doesn't match the display fidelity of the Zenbook. For engineering and design tasks where color precision is crucial, the Zenbook's OLED screen presents a wider color gamut, offering accurate colors in both DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, unlike the MSI's screen which has a narrower color range. However, in terms of 3D work or gaming, the Zenbook's lower refresh rate could hinder smooth motion compared to laptops with higher refresh rates, while the MSI falls into the same category with refresh rates that also may not be optimal for these tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the MSI Creator M14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$575
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
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
7.5/10
7.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and MSI Creator M14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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