If you're looking for a cost-effective option mainly for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and light media consumption, the HP 14" Laptop will serve you well and save you money. However, if your work involves graphic design, video editing, or 3D rendering, the MSI Creator M14, despite its higher price, offers superior performance and a display better suited for those tasks; keep in mind it may be heavier and have a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
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
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.0/10
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 HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop offers basic CPU and RAM adequate for everyday tasks, a decent screen, and good portability, but its battery life and screen quality may not satisfy power users or those needing to work on the go for extended periods. In contrast, the MSI Creator M14's high-end CPU and RAM, superior screen quality, and longer battery life make it a more robust choice for demanding applications, though it comes at a higher cost and might be less portable due to a larger size or weight.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
7.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop has an adequate GPU for casual gaming but may not handle complex 3D tasks as smoothly, while its standard refresh rate is suitable for general use but not optimal for fast-paced games. In contrast, the MSI Creator M14 offers a superior GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, providing a more immersive gaming experience and better handling of 3D applications, although it comes at a higher price point.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
8.4/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3.6/10
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 HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop, being less robust, may deliver satisfactory performance for less demanding engineering tasks, but the MSI Creator M14, equipped with a superior CPU, RAM, and GPU, excels in handling more intensive engineering and design workloads, offering better screen quality essential for these fields. While the HP is more portable and may have a quieter operation, the MSI's better keyboard might contribute to a more comfortable user experience, despite its increased size and weight.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.0/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for content creation, while the HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8/10
7.8/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3/10
7.5/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 14" Laptop has a display that suffices for basic tasks and reading due to adequate resolution and brightness, but for engineering and design, the color accuracy might not measure up to professional standards, while its lower refresh rate limits the appeal for gaming and 3D tasks. The MSI Creator M14 offers a higher-quality display that provides better color consistency and range for engineering and design work, though it shares the same limitation in refresh rate, making it less ideal for gaming where smoothness is key. Both laptops, however, provide the necessary resolution for detailed work, but their screen size and panel quality may affect the overall experience across various applications.
Battery
8.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Creator M14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$418
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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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