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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you're looking for robust performance for tasks like video editing or 3D design, the MSI Creator M14 may justify its higher price with specialty features for creative professionals. However, if you prioritize a balance between performance and price for general use and casual creative work, the MSI Prestige 15 can offer a solid experience at a lower cost. Consider also how much you'll be carrying the device; the heavier, more powerful M14 may be less convenient for travel compared to the lighter Prestige 15, which still performs well for everyday tasks and light creative work. Give Feedback
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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
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a balance of solid CPU performance, sufficient RAM for multitasking, and a high-quality screen, all in a lightweight, portable form with commendable battery life, making it an excellent choice for everyday tasks. The MSI Prestige 15, while also delivering robust CPU and RAM capabilities, includes enhancements like a larger screen and extra features geared towards professionals, but this may come at the expense of slightly less portability and a higher price tag.
Gaming and AI
7.3
6.3
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 15 is only fair.
The MSI Creator M14, with its more powerful graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, offers smoother and more detailed gaming and 3D experiences compared to the MSI Prestige 15, which has modest gaming capabilities due to its less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate. While both laptops have adequate processors and screen quality, these attributes are less critical than the GPU and refresh rate for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.2
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a robust CPU, ample RAM, a high-quality GPU, and a superior screen which are essential for demanding engineering and design tasks; whereas the MSI Prestige 15, while still delivering in these areas, is more balanced between performance and portability, with a solid build that also emphasizes a comfortable keyboard, quieter operation, and quality speakers.
Content Creation
8.0
7.5
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 15 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
7.8
7.2
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Creator M14 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for software development, though the MSI Creator M14 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.5
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, a laptop screen that offers clear visuals, decent resolution, and adequate brightness provides a comfortable viewing experience, which is why the MSI Creator M14 and MSI Prestige 15 are well-suited with their quality displays. In engineering and design, accurate color representation becomes crucial to ensure the integrity of the work, and both laptops' coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB make them solid choices. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is essential for smooth motion and responsiveness, and both models fall short in this aspect, making them less optimal for these specific tasks.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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.
Cost
$1,500
$1,044
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Creator M14 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Creator M14 and MSI Prestige 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The MSI Creator M14 and MSI Prestige 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the MSI Creator M14 and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Creator M14 | MSI Prestige 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,044 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.53 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 9.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 298 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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