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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Spectre x360 is often less expensive and offers solid performance for general use, with good battery life – making it a suitable choice for those who prioritize a balance between cost and capability. On the other hand, the MSI Creator Z16P is more geared towards creatives and engineers with its more powerful Nvidia graphics card and processor, which is ideal for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, but it comes at a higher price and has a slightly shorter battery life. The Spectre is more portable and has a higher brightness display, while the Creator Z16P offers better performance for intensive tasks and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 is equipped with Iris Xe graphics and a 60 Hz screen refresh rate, suitable for moderate gaming and 3D tasks, while the MSI Creator Z16P boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher 165 Hz screen refresh rate, better catering to high-end gaming and demanding 3D applications.
Software Development
8.3
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for software development, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
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
7.6
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the HP Spectre x360 and MSI Creator Z16P offer crisp visuals with their high-resolution displays and bright screens, making text and images clear and easy to read. In engineering and design, these laptops shine with color-accurate screens that cover a broad spectrum, crucial for precision work requiring true-to-life colors. However, for gaming and 3D, their lower refresh rates can lead to less smooth visuals, lacking the fluid motion competitive gamers seek and making them less optimal for fast-paced frame-dependent tasks.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 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.
Cost
$1,000
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.8
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
The HP Spectre x360 excels in general use with its high-quality screen, ample RAM for multitasking, and a CPU that balances performance and energy efficiency, leading to better battery life and portability. Whereas the MSI Creator Z16P, despite its superior CPU and added graphical horsepower, which benefits content creation, trades off some portability and has a shorter battery life, making it less optimal for on-the-go usage.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Spectre x360's key strengths of portability and versatility, with its 2-in-1 convertible design, and good screen quality, make it suitable for engineering and design; however, the MSI Creator Z16P, with its superior CPU and GPU performance and greater color accuracy, is better for more demanding engineering tasks despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.2
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Spectre x360 and MSI Creator Z16P both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The HP Spectre x360 and MSI Creator Z16P both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Spectre x360 and the MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Spectre x360 | MSI Creator Z16P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 5.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 394 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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HP Spectre x360
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
MSI Creator Z16P
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Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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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