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Updated March 22, 2024·
The MSI Creator M14 generally suits everyday tasks and content creation with its focus on a balance of performance and portability at a lower price point, while the MSI Raider GE76 is designed for high-end gaming and VR experiences, offering top-notch performance that comes at a higher cost and reduced portability due to its size and weight. If portability and value are priorities and you engage in general use or creative work, the M14 could be suitable, but for the best gaming or VR experience and you're okay with a higher price and less portability, the Raider GE76 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3
8.9
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 is good.
The MSI Creator M14, while capable of handling gaming and 3D tasks, has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate compared to the MSI Raider GE76, which boasts a high-end GPU and a superior screen refresh rate, making it exceptional for smooth and highly detailed gaming experiences. Although both have quality screens and CPUs, the Raider GE76's screen quality further enhances visual details, and its CPU contributes to better overall performance in demanding gaming and 3D scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.0
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Creator M14 is very good.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a strong CPU and high-quality screen suitable for design tasks, but the MSI Raider GE76 provides superior performance with better graphics processing and more RAM, making it an exceptional choice for demanding engineering applications. While the Creator M14 is easier to carry around, the Raider GE76 has a superior keyboard and quieter operation, enhancing the overall user experience for extended usage.
Screen Quality
7.5
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Creator M14's panel type, resolution, and brightness provide a clear and vibrant display suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, where color accuracy is key. The MSI Raider GE76's screen builds on that with even better resolution and brightness, enhancing visibility and detail for intricate designs. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which is less optimal for smooth rendering in 3D gaming, where high refresh rates are crucial for fluid motion.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 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
Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Creator M14 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality, while the MSI Creator M14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$3,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Creator M14 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.4
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a balance of solid performance through its CPU and RAM, along with good screen quality, making it ideal for everyday tasks and media consumption; its portability and battery life also add to its versatility for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 delivers high-end performance suited for more demanding applications, with a premium screen experience, although it comes at the cost of reduced portability and shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.0
8.4
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.2
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be very good for software development, while the MSI Creator M14 is good.
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.
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How the MSI Creator M14 and the MSI Raider GE76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Creator M14 | MSI Raider GE76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $3,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.53 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | January 2022
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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