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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the MSI Creator Z16P and the MSI Raider GE77Hx involves considering your priorities. If a sleek design and portability are important to you, and you're looking for a device at a midrange price that's somewhat less expensive, the Creator Z16P might be preferable. It has a higher portability score and a slightly better battery life, plus it features a touchscreen. On the other hand, if you're into intensive gaming or need a machine more suited for engineering applications, the Raider GE77Hx, despite being at an upper midrange price and less portable due to its size and weight, has a higher refresh rate and better performance scores in these specific areas. Both laptops offer similar CPU and GPU configurations, ample storage, and come with high-quality displays. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
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
8.3
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
394.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the MSI Creator Z16P and Raider GE77Hx have screens with high resolution and brightness, plus panel types that offer clear and vivid images, making them ideal for everyday tasks. Engineers and designers would find the color accuracy and range of both laptops excellent, as they cover a broad spectrum of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB gamuts, essential for precision work. However, for 3D applications and gaming, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may lead to less fluid motion, which is a disadvantage when smooth rendering and fast-paced graphics are critical.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Creator Z16P has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$1,999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Creator Z16P has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
394.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx to be very good for general use, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
The MSI Creator Z16P is well-regarded for general use due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-quality IPS screen with a high resolution and brightness, and a more portable design with a decent battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx shines in the same usage category with a similarly powerful CPU, slightly larger display with a higher refresh rate which is great for smooth visuals, but trades off some portability due to its larger size and weight.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and MSI Creator Z16P are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Creator Z16P is favored for engineering and design because of its high-quality CPU, ample RAM, powerful GPU, and superior screen with high resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, which are essential for precision work. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, while also offering a robust CPU, plenty of RAM, a high-end GPU, and a high-quality display, brings a larger screen and excellent keyboard quality to the table, though it is less portable and has louder operating noise.
Content Creation
7.9
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
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
7.6
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and MSI Creator Z16P 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
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and MSI Creator Z16P both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Creator Z16P | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.27 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 394 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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MSI Creator Z16P
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Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
MSI Raider GE77Hx
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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.
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