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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and top-tier graphics for tasks like 3D rendering or video editing, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is a better fit, though it's less portable and costlier. On the other hand, the MSI Creator Z16P offers a balance of power and portability at a slightly lower cost, making it suitable for a variety of creative tasks without being as hefty to carry around, but it won't match the performance of the Stealth for the most demanding applications. Consider how often you'll carry your laptop and the intensity of the tasks you'll perform. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
394.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
The MSI Creator Z16P offers a balance of high-quality screen, ample CPU performance, and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks while still being light enough to carry around comfortably, but its battery may not last as long as some users would like. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with its higher-end CPU and more RAM, provides a more powerful experience for demanding applications and multitasking, also featuring a premium screen and keyboard, but this comes at the cost of being less portable and having shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.6
8.9
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
The MSI Creator Z16P offers a powerful GPU suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, which combined with a high screen refresh rate ensures smooth visuals, but its focus on content creation means it may not have the highest gaming-oriented specifications. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with an even more robust GPU and a similar commitment to high screen refresh rate, delivers top-tier gaming performance, while also having a CPU and screen quality that complement its overall superior capabilities for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3
9.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Creator Z16P is very good.
The MSI Creator Z16P, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality GPU, is a strong choice for engineering and design tasks, providing smooth performance and a vibrant display for detailed work, albeit with some trade-offs in portability and noise. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio takes this a step further, offering enhanced processing and graphics capabilities necessary for more demanding engineering software while maintaining a high screen quality, with some additional weight and size considerations compared to the Z16P.
Content Creation
7.9
8.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is 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
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for software development, while the MSI Creator Z16P 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
8.3
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
394.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Creator Z16P and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio boast high-resolution displays with excellent brightness and panel types that provide sharp and vivid visuals, which are essential for daily tasks and multimedia consumption. In engineering and design, these laptops' displays cover a broad spectrum of colors, accurately representing the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces, which are crucial for professionals who require precise color fidelity for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates limit the smoothness and responsiveness that gamers need, despite having high resolutions and good panel types.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Creator Z16P has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$2,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Creator Z16P has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
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Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 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
8.0
The MSI Creator Z16P and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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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How the MSI Creator Z16P and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Creator Z16P | MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $2,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | 15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.27 lbs | 6.15 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.75" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 11.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 394 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
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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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