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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the MSI Creator M14 and the Razer Blade 18, consider that the MSI is more budget-friendly and still offers solid performance for everyday tasks and lighter creative work. The Razer Blade 18, on the other hand, is a premium option with more powerful components suited for intensive tasks such as high-end gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning projects. You'll find the Razer has a larger screen and potentially better graphics, but it's heavier, which affects portability. Expect the Razer to have a shorter battery life due to its powerful hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
- Good portability
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for general use, though the Razer Blade 18 is somewhat better.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a balance between performance and portability with a CPU and RAM that efficiently handle daily tasks, a high-quality screen, and a form factor easy to carry around, while also providing decent battery life. The Razer Blade 18 packs a more powerful CPU and RAM, excelling in screen quality for immersive visuals, but this comes at the cost of heavier weight and shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
7.3
8.9
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 is good.
The MSI Creator M14, with a capable GPU, gives good gaming and 3D performance, but the Razer Blade 18, equipped with a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, offers exceptional gaming and 3D capabilities. Although both have quality screens and CPUs, the superior specs of the Razer Blade 18 make it better suited for the most demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.3
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Creator M14 is very good.
The MSI Creator M14, with a solid CPU, RAM, and GPU, meets the necessary criteria for engineering and design tasks, while its high-quality screen complements these tasks well, yet the Razer Blade 18 surpasses it with even more powerful components and a superior screen, enhancing performance for the most demanding software. Despite their strengths, the MSI has a slight edge in portability due to its smaller size, and both laptops have decent keyboards and speakers, with the Razer Blade potentially having a bit more operating noise due to its higher power components.
Content Creation
8.0
8.6
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for content creation, though the Razer Blade 18 is somewhat better.
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
8.5
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is 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.
Screen Quality
7.5
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 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 and the Razer Blade 18 both offer clear, sharp displays with ample brightness, making document reading, web browsing, and multimedia consumption a pleasing experience. In engineering and design, where accurate color reproduction is crucial, both laptops deliver with their broad color gamuts ensuring that the hues you see on screen are rich and true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may result in less fluid motion and slower response, which can detract from the immersive and fast-paced experience that gamers often seek.
Portability
Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 has good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 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
$3,200
$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 18 costs $3,200.
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Battery
4.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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.
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How the MSI Creator M14 and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Creator M14 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $3,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.53 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 91.7 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 | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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