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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the MSI Creator M14 and the Razer Blade 14, consider that the MSI is more budget-friendly and can handle everyday tasks and some creative workloads well, but if you're looking for higher-end gaming or intensive task performance and don't mind spending more, the Razer Blade 14 offers more power and a better build quality. The Razer Blade is also more portable with a typically stronger battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use, whereas the MSI may be bulkier with a shorter battery life but can still be a good stationary work companion. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
- The MSI Creator M14 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3
8.4
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 is good.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a capable GPU and a decent screen refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, but the Razer Blade 14 steps it up with a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, thus providing smoother visuals and better performance for demanding games and 3D applications. Both have quality screens and capable CPUs, but the Razer's advantages are particularly significant for users who prioritize top-tier gaming and 3D rendering experiences.
Screen Quality
7.5
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a well-balanced screen with sufficient resolution and brightness for daily tasks, making it ideal for general use and detailed engineering or design work, where accurate color representation is critical. The Razer Blade 14, with its higher resolution and brightness, provides a crisper and more vivid display that benefits general activities and professional design applications that require a broader range of colors. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and a less immersive experience.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 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.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
$2,400
$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 Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.1
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Creator M14 provides a balance of efficient CPU and ample RAM ensuring smooth multitasking, coupled with a high-quality screen for clear visuals, yet it remains lightweight for easy portability and offers strong battery life for daily mobility. Conversely, the Razer Blade 14 maintains a high standard in performance and screen quality for demanding tasks while also delivering in portability, but with a focus on gaming, it might trade off some battery longevity compared to less specialized laptops.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.7
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a strong CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality GPU that are essential for engineering tasks, complemented by a display that renders sharp and accurate visuals. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 provides similar high-level performance capabilities, along with the benefit of a compact and portable design, making it a superior choice for those who value mobility alongside computing power for design work.
Content Creation
8.0
8.2
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
7.9
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and MSI Creator M14 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to have very good portability, while the MSI Creator M14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Creator M14 | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.53 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 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 | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
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 | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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