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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and looking to save money, the MSI Creator M14 is a sensible choice; it offers a balance of performance suitable for general use and creative tasks within a more accessible price range. However, for demanding 3D tasks, intense gaming, or engineering software that requires more power, the Razer Blade 15, while pricier, provides superior performance. The Razer also typically has a more robust build and a higher-quality display, which might justify the additional cost for professionals or enthusiasts. Though, if portability is a significant concern, the MSI Creator M14's lighter weight makes it easier to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
- Very good for general use
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3
8.0
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
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
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 is good.
The MSI Creator M14 and Razer Blade 15 are equipped with high-end GPUs and high screen refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. While both laptops have powerful CPUs and high-quality displays, the GPU and refresh rate are the primary reasons these models excel in gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
7.5
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 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 balance suitable for general use and engineering with a high-resolution screen that produces sharp images and has adequate brightness, but may not feature the wide color gamut that professionals require. While the Razer Blade 15 gives a boost in screen color accuracy and range, making it exceptionally suitable for precision tasks in engineering and design work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion and fast-paced graphics.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$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 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a balance of solid performance due to its capable CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and general computing tasks with a high-quality screen, all in a portable design with good battery life. The Razer Blade 15, while also providing strong performance and a high-quality screen for general use, leans more towards users with a need for advanced workloads like gaming or 3D rendering, which can compromise its portability and battery life due to its more powerful components.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.5
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Creator M14 boasts high CPU and GPU capabilities, ample RAM, and a quality screen which are all crucial for demanding engineering software and creative tasks, while also offering a decent keyboard and manageable operating noise. The Razer Blade 15, on the other hand, offers similar high-performance components with the added benefit of a premium build quality and a crisp display that enhances visual work, although it trades off some portability due to its sturdier design.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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
7.7
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Razer Blade 15 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.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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.
Portability
Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Creator M14 and Razer Blade 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the MSI Creator M14 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Creator M14 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.53 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | Intel i7-12800H | |
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 | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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