The MSI Creator M14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte G6 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G6 is good.
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.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte G6 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
7.1/10
7.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Gigabyte G6 are both good for software development, though the MSI Creator M14 is somewhat better.
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
7.1/10
7.5/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Gigabyte G6 has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
3.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Gigabyte G6 has 3.5 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
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 has good portability, while the Gigabyte G6 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Gigabyte G6 both have good build quality, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte G6 has a price of $1,100 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
The Gigabyte G6 and MSI Creator M14 are both good for gaming and AI.
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.
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How the Gigabyte G6 and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Gigabyte G6
MSI Creator M14
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,100
$1,500
Release Date
Release Date
March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.4'' x 1.02''
12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88''
Weight
Weight
5.07 lbs
3.53 lbs
Width
Width
14.15"
12.39"
Depth
Depth
10.39"
9.19"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel i7-13620H
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
512 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
2
1
Graphics
Graphics
RTX 4060 (75 W)
RTX 4060 (45 W)
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
Dedicated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
8 GB
8 GB
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
Yes
Yes
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
Yes
Yes
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
3.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
54 Wh
53.5 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
16"
14"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1200
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
165Hz
60Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
248 nits
350 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
141.51 PPI
242.59 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
1414: 1
1019: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
26.64 ms
12.9 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
45 %
100 %
sRGB
sRGB
63 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
44 %
85 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.2/10
7.8/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
6.7/10
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
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
54°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
61°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
34°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
15 Color LED
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/10
8/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
8/10
7.5/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
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
2
1
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
No
No
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
2
2
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
0
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
1
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.2
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
6E
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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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