The MSI Creator M16 HX and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for general use.
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.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
7.7/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and MSI Creator M16 HX 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.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
8.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M16 HX and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for engineering and design.
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
8.3/10
8.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and MSI Creator M16 HX are both very good for content creation.
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
8.1/10
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and MSI Creator M16 HX are both very 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
7.4/10
7.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and MSI Creator M16 HX 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 Pro 9i and the MSI Creator M16 HX compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
MSI Creator M16 HX
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,450
$1,700
Release Date
Release Date
April 1, 2024
March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 10'' x 0.71''
14.1'' x 10.2'' x 1.06''
Weight
Weight
4.95 lbs
4.96 lbs
Width
Width
14.28"
14.13"
Depth
Depth
9.98"
10.2"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel i7-14700HX
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
1
2
Graphics
Graphics
RTX 4050 (140 W)
RTX 4060 (65 W)
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Yes
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
Dedicated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
6 GB
8 GB
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
Yes
Yes
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
Yes
Yes
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
9 Hours
5 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
84 Wh
65 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
16"
16"
Display Technology
Display Technology
Mini LED
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
3200 x 2000
2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
165Hz
240Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
400 nits
394 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
235.85 PPI
188.68 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
1019: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
12.9 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
100 %
98 %
sRGB
sRGB
100 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
100 %
87 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
7/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
7.4/10
6.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
Yes
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
8/10
7.8/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
Yes
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
38.6°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
42.9°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
25.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
White
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
7/10
8/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
8/10
7.5/10
Webcam
Webcam
1080p
720p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
Yes
Yes
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
3
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
2
1
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
Yes
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
2
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
4
N/A
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
1
0
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.3
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
6E
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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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