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Updated June 22, 2024·

For a balance of performance and portability with a high-quality display suitable for creative work, consider the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i. It offers a Mini LED screen with superior color accuracy and brightness, making it excellent for tasks that require color precision. The included Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU provides good performance for light gaming and machine learning tasks. Its compact design and long battery life enhance its portability, though it may not be the best choice for intensive gaming or engineering tasks due to its GPU and cooling system. On the other hand, if you prioritize raw performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering applications, the MSI Creator Z16P is the way to go. With its powerful Intel i9-12900H processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, it can handle more intensive workloads. However, this performance comes at the cost of portability; it's slightly heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo. The MSI's IPS display is still quite good, though not as advanced as the Lenovo's Mini LED panel. It also lacks the premium business laptop aesthetics of the Lenovo, which could be a consideration if you're looking for a professional look. In summary, choose the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i for its outstanding display and portability, ideal for general use and light creative work. Opt for the MSI Creator Z16P for its superior performance in demanding applications, accepting that it's less portable and has a less impressive display. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Best in class overall display quality
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Screen Quality

9.8
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator Z16P
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator Z16P
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator Z16P
8.0
The MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has good build quality.

Cost

$1,450
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator Z16P
$1,300
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a price of $1,450 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.1
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator Z16P
7.8
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i to be very good for general use, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.

Gaming and AI

7.7
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator Z16P
7.6
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
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 Z16P are both good for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator Z16P
8.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and MSI Creator Z16P are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.3
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator Z16P
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.

Software Development

8.1
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator Z16P
7.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i to be very good for software development, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.

Portability

Good
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator Z16P
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and MSI Creator Z16P both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

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How the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and the MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Lenovo Yoga Pro 9iMSI Creator Z16P
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9iMSI Creator Z16P

GENERAL

Price
$1,450
$1,300
Release Date
April 1, 2024June 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 10'' x 0.71''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75''
Weight
4.95 lbs5.27 lbs
Width
14.28"14.13"
Depth
9.98"10.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel i9-12900H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours5 Hours
Battery Capacity
84 Wh90 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"16"
Display Technology
Mini LEDIPS
Resolution
3200 x 20002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
165Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
400 nits394 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108/10
Portability Score
7.4/107.2/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8/107.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/108.8/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
12
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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 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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