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Updated June 22, 2024·

For a balance of performance and portability with a high-quality display suitable for demanding tasks like 3D rendering and engineering, the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is ideal. It offers a powerful processor and top-tier GPU, a high-resolution Mini LED screen with excellent color coverage, and a number pad on the keyboard, which is great for productivity. However, it's bulkier and more expensive, and its battery life is shorter compared to the MSI Modern 14. On the other hand, the MSI Modern 14 is a more affordable and portable option with decent performance for general use and light creative work. It has a longer battery life, making it suitable for users who prioritize mobility and need a laptop that can last through a full day of work. Its screen is more basic, and it lacks a dedicated GPU, which means it's not the best choice for intensive gaming or high-end engineering tasks. The keyboard isn't as feature-rich, but it's still comfortable for typing. Choose the Creator 16 AI Studio for its superior performance and display quality if you're willing to compromise on portability and price. Opt for the Modern 14 if you value a lighter, more travel-friendly laptop with enough power for everyday tasks and better battery life, at the expense of high-end performance and display tech. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio
  • Very good for general use
  • Best in class for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Excellent for content creation
  • Best in class overall display quality
  • Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
  • Very good portability

Key differences

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General Use

8.8
Creator 16 AI Studio
Modern 14
7.2
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
1000.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the MSI Modern 14 is good.

Gaming and AI

8.9
Creator 16 AI Studio
Modern 14
6.0
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Modern 14 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

9.5
Creator 16 AI Studio
Modern 14
6.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Modern 14 is only fair.

Content Creation

9.1
Creator 16 AI Studio
Modern 14
7.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is excellent for content creation, while the MSI Modern 14 is good.

Software Development

8.9
Creator 16 AI Studio
Modern 14
7.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is very good for software development, while the MSI Modern 14 is good.

Screen Quality

9.7
Creator 16 AI Studio
Modern 14
6.4
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio has a better screen than the MSI Modern 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Creator 16 AI Studio
Modern 14
6.0 Hours
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Modern 14 has 6 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Creator 16 AI Studio
Modern 14
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Modern 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$2,999
Creator 16 AI Studio
Modern 14
$525
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The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio has a price of $2,999 and the MSI Modern 14 costs $525.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

7.4
Creator 16 AI Studio
Modern 14
7.0
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio and MSI Modern 14 both have good build quality.

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How the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio and the MSI Modern 14 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Creator 16 AI StudioMSI Modern 14

GENERAL

Price
$2,999
$525
Release Date
March 1, 2024October 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 10.2'' x 0.79''12.7'' x 8.7'' x 0.63''
Weight
4.39 lbs3.08 lbs
Width
14.01"12.68"
Depth
10.22"8.74"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 185HAMD Ryzen 5 7530U
RAM
32 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
21
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh39 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"14"
Display Technology
Mini LEDIPS
Resolution
3840 x 24001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
1000 nits311 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107/10
Portability Score
7.4/108.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8/108.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/107/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
13
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
31
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Rtings

Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | October 2023
"The MSI Modern 14 is okay for school use. It's very compact, so it's easy to carry around. It has a sharp display, a spacious keyboard, and a reasonably large touchpad. Its Intel 13th Gen CPU and integrated graphics can handle general productivity tasks like text processing and web browsing; however, don't expect to do anything intensive like 3D modeling or physics simulations. Unfortunately, the battery lasts less than five hours of light use, and the display doesn't get bright enough to combat glare."

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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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