MSI Creator 16 AI Studio
MSI Creator 16 AI Studio
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GENERAL USE: Very Good—8.8/10
GAMING/AI: Very Good—8.9/10
ENG/DESIGN: Best in Class—9.5/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Very Good—8.9/10
CONTENT CREATION: Excellent—9.1/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.3/10
BATTERY: Good—7.8/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Best in Class—9.8/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Excellent—9.4/10
SIZE: 16"
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is a top-tier choice for creative professionals who prioritize performance and display quality. It boasts a high-resolution Mini LED screen with vibrant colors and a high refresh rate, making it excellent for tasks that require precision and speed, such as video editing or 3D rendering. The powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU ensure smooth handling of demanding software, though this comes at the cost of portability due to its weight and size. It's well-equipped for engineering tasks with ample RAM and storage, and the inclusion of Thunderbolt ports adds to its versatility. However, its battery life is relatively short, and the laptop is on the heavier side, making it less ideal for frequent travelers. The premium price reflects its high-end specifications, suitable for intensive creative work but overkill for general use. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Excellent performance for demanding tasks
- High-resolution touchscreen with vibrant colors
- Ample RAM and storage for multitasking
- Good port selection including Thunderbolt 4
- Biometric security features
Cons
- Heavy and not very portable
- Poor battery life for typical usage
- Lacks Ethernet port
- No hardware ray tracing or DLSS
Ratings by Category
General Use Screen Quality:5.0
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Engineering & Design:4.9
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, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use:4.7
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.
The most important factors in this score include CPU performance, amount of RAM, screen quality, storage, and battery life.
Keyboard quality, speaker quality, low fan noise, heat management, and to a lesser extent webcam quality are all moderately important factors for this score.
Gaming & AI:4.7
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability as well as AI performance, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
While performance (especially graphics performance) is the most important factor determining this score, we also give modest weight to screen quality, heat management, keyboard quality, and storage.
Software Development:4.7
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Content Creation:4.7
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Operating Noise:4.4
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Battery Life:4.3
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Build Quality:4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability. Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify. Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Portability:4.1
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Keyboard Quality:4.0
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $2,899 | ||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.2'' x 0.79'' | ||
Weight | 4.39 lbs | ||
Width | 14.01" | ||
Depth | 10.22" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | ||
Graphics | RTX 4080 (110 W) | ||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | Yes | ||
RAM | 32 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 9 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 16" | ||
Display Technology | Mini LED | ||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | ||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 1000 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | ||
Webcam | 1080p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 1 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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