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Updated March 22, 2024·
The MSI Creator M14 generally offers a more budget-friendly price for everyday tasks and moderate creative work; however, if you're looking for top-notch performance for demanding 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, while pricier, provides a significant boost in capability. The Stealth also has a stronger build and often better display quality, but it's heavier, making it less convenient to carry around. Conversely, if long battery life and portability are priorities for you, the Creator M14 is the way to go, provided you're okay with less power for high-end tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
- 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
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3
8.9
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 is good.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a solid GPU and high screen refresh rate which are critical for gaming and 3D applications, but the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio goes beyond with an even more powerful GPU and potentially higher refresh rates, providing smoother visuals and better overall performance. While both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the advancements in the Stealth 18 AI Studio's GPU make it the superior choice for those seeking top-tier gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.1
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Creator M14 is very good.
The MSI Creator M14 balances CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen quality effectively for engineering tasks, with added benefits of better portability and lower operating noise, making it a strong contender for on-the-go professionals. However, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with its superior CPU, RAM, and GPU, excels in screen quality making it exceptional for demanding engineering and design work, at the expense of being less portable and potentially louder.
Screen Quality
7.5
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Creator M14 offers a balance of clear resolution and adequate brightness, making it comfortable for everyday tasks, whereas the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio's higher resolution and brightness provide a sharper and more vibrant display. With engineering and design work in mind, both laptops offer wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction, but the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio stands out for its superior color range which is crucial for professional-grade design precision. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D because they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion rendering in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Creator M14 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$2,900
$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 Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.4
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Creator M14, with its capable CPU and ample RAM, ensures smooth multitasking for everyday tasks, while its high-quality screen and lightweight design make it ideal for portability and ease of use on the go, though you may find it lacking slightly in battery life. Conversely, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio offers the same benefits in CPU performance and RAM, but excels in screen quality for those requiring more detailed visuals, with the tradeoff being less portability due to its larger size and possibly shorter battery life during intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.0
8.5
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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.
Build Quality
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio to have 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.
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How the MSI Creator M14 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Creator M14 | MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | 15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.53 lbs | 6.15 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 15.75" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 11.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | |
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" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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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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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