For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on content creation, the MSI Creator M14 is a strong choice. It offers a powerful Intel i7 processor and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which are excellent for demanding tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning. The high-resolution IPS display with touchscreen capability and wide color gamut coverage is ideal for precise color work, and the 16:10 aspect ratio provides more vertical screen space. However, it's slightly heavier and thicker than the Samsung, and the battery life is shorter.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 is a highly portable 2-in-1 device with a long battery life, making it ideal for general use and on-the-go productivity. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor and Adreno 750 GPU are suitable for everyday tasks, and the OLED display offers vibrant colors and deep blacks, which is great for media consumption and light creative work. It's also lighter and thinner, with a more versatile form factor as it can convert into a tablet. However, it may not perform as well as the MSI in intensive tasks due to its less powerful GPU and limited RAM.
Consider the MSI for its superior performance in demanding applications and a better screen for creative tasks, but if you prioritize portability, versatility, and all-day battery life for general use, the Samsung would be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
Very good for general use
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Very good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.5/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
8.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
4.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has 10 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Creator M14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,350
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Creator M14 has a price of $1,500 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 costs $1,350.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 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
7.8/10
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 both have 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 Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
MSI Creator M14
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,500
$1,350
Release Date
Release Date
March 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88''
12.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.43''
Weight
Weight
3.53 lbs
2.56 lbs
Width
Width
12.39"
12.83"
Depth
Depth
9.19"
8.81"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel i7-13620H
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E80
RAM
RAM
32 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
2
0
Storage
Storage
1024 GB
512 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
RTX 4060 (45 W)
Adreno 750
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
Integrated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
8 GB
N/A
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
Yes
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
Yes
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
4.5 Hours
10 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
53.5 Wh
55.9 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
14"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
OLED
Resolution
Resolution
2880 x 1800
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
350 nits
400 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
242.59 PPI
242.59 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
1019: 1
1000000: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
12.9 ms
1 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
100 %
120 %
sRGB
sRGB
100 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
85 %
100 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.8/10
7.6/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
7.8/10
9.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
7.8/10
7.8/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
41.6°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
45°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
30.2°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
White
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
8/10
7.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/10
8.8/10
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
0
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
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
2
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
Yes
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.3
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
7
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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