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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you're budget-conscious and looking for a versatile device for everyday use, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers affordability and flexibility with its 2-in-1 design. On the other hand, the MSI Creator M14, while more expensive, provides higher performance suited for tasks like video editing, 3D modeling, and other demanding applications. It typically has a stronger build dedicated to professionals. So if your work involves creative software or you need more computing power, the MSI could be worth the investment; but for casual use, travel, and saving money, the Lenovo is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.3
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The Lenovo Yoga 6, while offering versatility and portability, may lag behind in gaming and 3D applications because it has a less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate compared to the MSI Creator M14. The MSI Creator M14, with its superior GPU and higher refresh rate, provides smoother visuals and better performance for these tasks, though at the expense of potentially higher cost and less flexibility as a 2-in-1 device like the Yoga.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3.6/10
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 Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Lenovo Yoga 6, with its competent CPU, ample RAM, and integrated GPU, handles engineering tasks well, and its screen is clear for design work; it is also quite portable with a high-quality keyboard, making it a good all-rounder. The MSI Creator M14, on the other hand, offers a more powerful CPU, higher RAM capacity, and a dedicated GPU which makes it superior for more demanding engineering software and complex design work, yet it is less portable and might have more noticeable operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.7
7.5
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Yoga 6, with its fair screen, offers adequate clarity and comfort for browsing and basic tasks, while the MSI Creator M14's good screen provides better sharpness and brightness, enhancing the overall viewing experience. In tasks involving engineering and design, both laptops deliver accuracy in color representation, crucial for precise work, though neither is optimized for the high color gamut coverage professionals may desire. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their poor refresh rates lead to less fluid motion and slower response times, not ideal for fast-paced visuals or professional 3D rendering.
Battery
12.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the MSI Creator M14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$860
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a price of $860 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
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 Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Lenovo Yoga 6, with a versatile design and decent processing power, is suitable for everyday tasks and offers good portability and battery life, but the MSI Creator M14 steps up with a stronger CPU and more RAM, leading to smoother performance for more demanding applications, along with a high-quality screen ideal for visual work, though this may slightly reduce its portability due to a larger form factor. While both have ample storage and solid keyboards, the MSI might have an edge in speaker and heat management but could be louder in operation.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Lenovo Yoga 6 both have 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 Lenovo Yoga 6 and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 | MSI Creator M14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$860 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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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