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Updated March 21, 2024·
When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 15X and the MSI Creator M14, consider that the Aorus 15X typically offers stronger gaming performance and is suited for tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, but it may be heavier and have reduced battery life compared to the MSI Creator M14, which is designed with content creators in mind, offering a good balance of performance and portability. If your work involves video editing or graphic design and you need to move around frequently, the MSI Creator might be preferable, but if your focus is on high-end gaming or computational tasks and you don’t mind extra weight and shorter battery life, the Aorus might be the better investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
- Very good for general use
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
7.3
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X stands out in gaming and 3D applications due to its superior graphics processing unit and high screen refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals and responsiveness in demanding scenarios. While the MSI Creator M14 also provides good performance with a capable GPU and quality display, it might not match the Aorus in terms of fluidity and graphical detail during intense gaming and 3D rendering tasks.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.5
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers vivid colors and sharp images due to its high resolution and brightness, making it pleasant for daily tasks and media consumption, while the MSI Creator M14 provides a similar quality experience with good clarity and visibility. In engineering and design, both laptops display colors accurately with wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals can count on precise color representation for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is key, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15X and MSI Creator M14 fall short with less emphasis on high refresh rates, which may result in less fluid visuals during rapid gameplay or complex 3D rendering.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, handles demanding tasks smoothly and provides a high-quality screen for crisp visuals, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go usage. In contrast, the MSI Creator M14 offers a balance with strong performance and a high-quality display while also being lighter for better portability, yet with longer battery life for extended use away from power outlets.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and MSI Creator M14 are equipped with powerful CPUs and GPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality screens, which are essential for demanding tasks like 3D modeling, video editing, or complex calculations, making them excellent for engineering and design work. While the Aorus has an edge in overall performance for highly intensive tasks, the Creator M14 offers better portability and a quieter operating experience, which can be advantageous for professionals on the go.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for content creation.
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
7.7
7.8
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
7.4
7.8
The MSI Creator M14 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,600
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15X | MSI Creator M14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,600 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 301 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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