The MSI Creator M16 HX is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 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.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
8.0/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator M16 HX and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Creator M16 HX is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
394.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
408.0 nits
The MSI Creator M16 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro for gaming and AI, and software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Creator M16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 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
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro has very good portability, while the MSI Creator M16 HX has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro and MSI Creator M16 HX both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,700
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Creator M16 HX has a price of $1,700 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro costs $1,450.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M16 HX to be very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 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.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Creator M16 HX and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 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
8.0/10
7.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M16 HX to be very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 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.
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How the MSI Creator M16 HX and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
MSI Creator M16 HX
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,700
$1,450
Release Date
Release Date
March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 10.2'' x 1.06''
14'' x 9.9'' x 0.49''
Weight
Weight
4.96 lbs
3.44 lbs
Width
Width
14.13"
13.99"
Depth
Depth
10.2"
9.86"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel i7-14700HX
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
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
2
1
Graphics
Graphics
RTX 4060 (65 W)
Arc 7-Cores
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
Yes
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
Yes
Yes
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
5 Hours
10 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
65 Wh
63 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
16"
16"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
OLED
Resolution
Resolution
2560 x 1600
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
240Hz
120Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
394 nits
408 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
188.68 PPI
212.26 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
1019: 1
100000: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
12.9 ms
2 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
98 %
100 %
sRGB
sRGB
100 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
87 %
97 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7/10
7.6/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
6.7/10
8.6/10
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
Yes
Yes
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
3
1
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
1
2
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
Yes
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
6E
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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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