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What we think

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Updated March 22, 2024·

The MSI Creator M14 is generally tailored for design and creative work with its high-quality display and dedicated graphics, making it suitable for tasks like video editing or 3D modeling, but it may be heavier and have a shorter battery life compared to its counterpart. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, known for its sleek design and build quality, offers great portability and a longer battery life, which is ideal for business professionals or students who prioritize mobility and general use over intensive graphics work. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Excellent portability
  • Excellent battery life

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

7.3
Creator M14
Book 13
6.2
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.4
Creator M14
Book 13
7.1
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.

Screen Quality

7.5
Creator M14
Book 13
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

4.5 Hours
Creator M14
Book 13
14.0 Hours
The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Creator M14
Book 13
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Creator M14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.8
Creator M14
Book 13
8.5
The Razer Book 13 has very good build quality, while the MSI Creator M14 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,500
Creator M14
Book 13
$1,389
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The MSI Creator M14 has a price of $1,500 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
Creator M14
Book 13
7.6
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.

Content Creation

8.0
Creator M14
Book 13
7.6
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 is good.

Software Development

7.8
Creator M14
Book 13
7.5
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Razer Book 13 are both good for software development.

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How the MSI Creator M14 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Creator M14Razer Book 13
MSI Creator M14Razer Book 13

GENERAL

Price
$1,500
$1,389
Release Date
March 1, 2024April 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88''11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6''
Weight
3.53 lbs3.09 lbs
Width
12.39"11.64"
Depth
9.19"7.81"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-13620HIntel i7-1165G7
RAM
32 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
4.5 Hours14 Hours
Battery Capacity
53.5 Wh55 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"13.4"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2880 x 18001920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
350 nits507 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/108.5/10
Portability Score
7.8/109.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.8/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/107/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
31
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."

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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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