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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the LG Ultra 16 and the MSI Creator M14, if you're budget-conscious, the LG Ultra 16 offers good value, but the MSI Creator M14 typically provides superior performance for creative tasks like video editing or 3D design due to its more powerful hardware. The MSI also often has a better display for color-sensitive work, though this comes at a higher cost and can affect battery life. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 should give you longer battery life and easier portability, making it a practical choice for everyday tasks and travel. Consider what's more important for your needs: if it's performance and display quality for creative tasks, the MSI might be worth the extra investment; if it's general use with the benefit of savings and portability, the LG should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- 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
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
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
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 16's GPU is less powerful and has a lower screen refresh rate, making it adequate but not ideal for demanding gaming and 3D applications, whereas the MSI Creator M14's superior GPU and higher refresh rate provide smoother and more detailed graphics, making it better for those tasks. While both have decent CPUs and screen quality, the MSI's advantages in the areas most crucial for gaming and 3D work give it an edge for enthusiasts in those fields.
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 LG Ultra 16 is good.
The LG Ultra 16, with a capable CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, offers a solid foundation for engineering and design tasks, while still maintaining reasonable portability. The MSI Creator M14, on the other hand, excels with a more powerful CPU and GPU, better RAM capabilities, and superior screen quality, providing an enhanced experience for demanding engineering software and design work, although it may be less portable and noisier under load.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.5
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
270.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The LG Ultra 16's screen may not offer the sharpness and color range that professionals might need for engineering and design, and its lower refresh rate can hinder the immersive experience in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Creator M14 provides enhanced color accuracy and better resolution, which benefits engineers and designers working on visuals, but still falls short for gaming due to a less optimal refresh rate. For everyday tasks, both laptops offer sufficient quality, but the MSI's better resolution and color gamut give it an edge in clarity and vibrancy.
Battery
17.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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.
Build Quality
6.5
7.8
The MSI Creator M14 has good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG Ultra 16 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
270.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
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 Ultra 16 is good.
The LG Ultra 16, with its lighter weight and longer battery life, is well-suited for those who prioritize portability and all-day use, while its CPU and RAM handle everyday tasks with ease. The MSI Creator M14, on the other hand, offers a higher quality screen and robust performance courtesy of better CPU and RAM, making it ideal for more demanding general use applications, though this comes with increased weight and potentially shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.7
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 LG Ultra 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
7.5
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 LG Ultra 16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The LG Ultra 16 and MSI Creator M14 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the LG Ultra 16 and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 16 | MSI Creator M14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.63 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 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 | 17 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 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 | 270 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sebastian Jentsch | October 2022
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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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