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Updated March 21, 2024·
When deciding between the LG Gram 16 and the MSI Creator M14, consider that the LG Gram is known for its lightweight design and extended battery life, making it ideal for those who prioritize portability and aren't performing highly demanding tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Creator M14 typically offers more power and a better display, geared towards creative professionals and users engaged in intensive tasks like video editing or 3D modeling; however, it comes at a higher cost and may not boast the same long battery life or lightweight design as the LG Gram. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
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
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.3
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The LG Gram 16, while offering a high-quality screen and capable CPU, may not provide the same level of graphics performance and screen refresh rate as the MSI Creator M14, which has a stronger GPU better suited for gaming and 3D applications. Due to the MSI's emphasis on graphics and higher refresh rate, users seeking better performance in gaming and 3D tasks typically favor it over the LG Gram 16.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3.8/10
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 LG Gram 16 is good.
The LG Gram 16 is lighter, enhancing portability, but for demanding engineering and design tasks, the MSI Creator M14's superior CPU, RAM, and GPU provide stronger performance. Additionally, while both have high-quality screens, the MSI's better keyboard and quieter operation can be more conducive to long work sessions, despite its increased weight and size.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.5
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for software development.
For general use, both the LG Gram 16 and the MSI Creator M14 boast displays with clear images, sharp resolution, and ample brightness, ensuring comfortable viewing for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. These laptops are well-suited for engineering and design because they cover wide color gamuts, allowing for precise color work in applications like photo editing or CAD software. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops may lead to less fluid motion, not matching the performance of displays with higher refresh rates favored in these scenarios.
Battery
15.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the MSI Creator M14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.8
The MSI Creator M14 and LG Gram 16 both have good build quality, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
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 LG Gram 16 is good.
The LG Gram 16, with its long battery life and lightweight design, is convenient for everyday tasks and easy to carry around, while its screen quality makes for a pleasant viewing experience. The MSI Creator M14, on the other hand, boasts a stronger CPU and more RAM, enhancing its performance for demanding applications, although it sacrifices some of the portability due to increased weight and potentially shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
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 LG Gram 16 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
7.9
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The LG Gram 16 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.
Cost
$1,450
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
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How the LG Gram 16 and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 16 | MSI Creator M14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,450 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.64 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.96" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | 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 | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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About LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, 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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