The HP Dragonfly Pro offers a balance between performance and affordability, making it a good choice for everyday tasks and light workloads; however, for more demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Creator M14, despite being pricier, provides better performance. The MSI may also have a sturdier build suited for engineering software, but it could be heavier and less portable than the HP. If long battery life and carrying your laptop around are priorities, consider the HP, but if you need higher performance for specialized tasks, the MSI might be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.3/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The HP Dragonfly Pro, with a more modest GPU and standard screen refresh rate, is adequate for casual gaming and simple 3D tasks, but the MSI Creator M14, with its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, delivers a smoother and more immersive experience for intensive gaming and detailed 3D work. While both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the MSI's emphasis on graphics performance makes it a better fit for those prioritizing gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3.9/10
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 HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The MSI Creator M14 tends to have a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a superior GPU, which makes it highly suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks that require high performance, while its screen is usually of high quality to accurately display detailed visuals. Although the HP Dragonfly Pro is also capable with a quality screen and sufficient performance for many engineering applications, it offers greater portability and lower operating noise, with a keyboard and speakers that are typically of good quality, making it a strong contender for users who value mobility and a quieter working environment.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.5/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the HP Dragonfly Pro and the MSI Creator M14 offer crisp visuals with their high-resolution displays and good brightness levels, which enhance the viewing experience for tasks like browsing the web, watching videos, and working with documents. In engineering and design, the importance of color accuracy is addressed by both laptops' capability to cover broader color spectrums, making them suitable for detailed color work such as photo editing or CAD software. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both models mean they are less suited for fast-paced visuals where smoother motion provided by higher refresh rates is critical.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the MSI Creator M14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
The MSI Creator M14 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a balance of performance and convenience with a strong CPU and RAM for efficient multitasking, a high-quality screen, and an impressive battery life, making it highly portable and ideal for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Creator M14, while also suitable for general use, stands out for users with creative pursuits due to its superior screen for visual work, robust CPU for demanding applications, ample RAM, and a design that emphasizes heat management, though it may be slightly less portable due to its focus on power.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.0/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.8/10
7.8/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Creator M14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to have very good portability, while the MSI Creator M14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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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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