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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the MSI Creator Z16P involves prioritizing what is most important for your needs. If battery life and portability are key, the ZenBook may be preferable, as it is lighter and has a longer battery life. However, the Creator Z16P includes a more powerful graphics card, which is beneficial for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. Both laptops offer high-quality displays with touch capabilities, but the ZenBook's OLED screen provides more vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Keep in mind, the ZenBook also has double the RAM, which will assist with engineering tasks that need more memory. If a stronger CPU and better gaming capabilities are important, go for the MSI Creator Z16P, though it is slightly heavier and has a shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.8
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's superior screen quality, CPU, and RAM make it very good for general use, catering well to multitasking and media consumption without sacrificing portability and battery life. Meanwhile, the MSI Creator Z16P, while also offering quality CPU and RAM for general use, stands out for its additional storage capacity and stronger heat management but is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair.
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.
Content Creation
8.6
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P 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
8.2
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
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
8.6
8.3
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When considering laptops for general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Creator Z16P both boast impressive screen resolutions and brightness, ensuring sharp and vivid displays suitable for everyday tasks. For engineering and design professionals, these laptops offer expansive color gamuts, which provide accurate color reproduction crucial for detailed design work. However, for gaming and 3D work, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios where higher refresh rates are critical for an optimal experience.
Portability
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Creator Z16P both have good portability, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Creator Z16P are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P 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.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator Z16P to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,299
$1,300
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | MSI Creator Z16P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 5.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 394 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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