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Updated March 22, 2024·

When deciding between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the MSI Creator M14, consider the following: the ASUS offers a larger screen size which is excellent for multitasking and media consumption but comes at the cost of reduced portability due to its size and weight; it's well-suited for demanding tasks like video editing or gaming. The MSI, however, is more portable and could be more comfortable for travel or commuting. If long battery life is a priority, the MSI might be the preferable option, especially if you're generally using the laptop for less resource-intensive tasks like web browsing, office applications, or light photo editing. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
  • Good battery life
  • Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Screen Quality

7.2
Zenbook Pro 17
Creator M14
7.5
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for content creation, while the MSI Creator M14 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Zenbook Pro 17
Creator M14
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Zenbook Pro 17
Creator M14
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.2
Zenbook Pro 17
Creator M14
7.8
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good build quality, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.3
Zenbook Pro 17
Creator M14
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.9
Zenbook Pro 17
Creator M14
7.3
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.1
Zenbook Pro 17
Creator M14
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.2
Zenbook Pro 17
Creator M14
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

7.9
Zenbook Pro 17
Creator M14
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and MSI Creator M14 are both good for software development.

Cost

$1,500
Zenbook Pro 17
Creator M14
$1,500
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.

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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS Zenbook Pro 17MSI Creator M14
ASUS Zenbook Pro 17MSI Creator M14

GENERAL

Price
$1,500
$1,500
Release Date
June 1, 2022March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74''12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88''
Weight
5.18 lbs3.53 lbs
Width
15.55"12.39"
Depth
10.18"9.19"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HXIntel i7-13620H
RAM
32 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours4.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
76 Wh53.5 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
400 nits350 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/107.8/10
Portability Score
7.1/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.8/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/107.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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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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