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Updated January 10, 2024·
For intensive engineering tasks or content creation, the MSI Creator Z16P offers a larger screen, higher battery capacity, and has a touchscreen which can be beneficial for certain types of work. However, it's heavier than the Razer Blade 14, affecting portability. The Razer Blade 14 is lighter and has a longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go users, but the smaller screen size may not be ideal for tasks requiring a lot of screen real estate. Both laptops have similar performance capacities with powerful processors and high-end graphics cards, suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning applications. If budget is a concern, the MSI might be less expensive, but the Razer Blade has a more premium price with arguably better build quality and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
394.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The MSI Creator Z16P and Razer Blade 14 both have high-resolution displays with vibrant color accuracy and brightness, making them suited for tasks like web browsing, video streaming, and document work, which are typical in general use. For engineering and design, these laptops excel as they cover a wide range of colors within the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectra, ensuring precise color representation for professional photo editing and CAD work. However, their lower refresh rates may not be ideal for gaming or 3D modeling where smoother motion and faster screen updates are crucial for an immersive experience.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Creator Z16P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$1,965
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Creator Z16P has a price of $1,300 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
394.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
The Razer Blade 14 outranks the MSI Creator Z16P in general use mainly due to its superior portability and battery life, making it easier to use on the go. Despite the MSI's larger screen and slightly better CPU performance, the Razer Blade offers better keyboard and heat management, which contribute to a more comfortable user experience for day-to-day tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 and MSI Creator Z16P are both good for gaming and AI.
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
8.3
8.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 and MSI Creator Z16P are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Creator Z16P is well-suited for engineering and design due to its high-end Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU which ensure top-notch performance for intensive tasks, paired with a large, high-quality touchscreen display for precision work. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14, while also equipped with an Nvidia RTX GPU and a high-quality IPS display, offers greater portability and a top-tier keyboard experience, making it a balanced choice for on-the-go professionals who also require high performance.
Content Creation
7.9
8.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 Razer Blade 14 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
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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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How the MSI Creator Z16P and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Creator Z16P | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.27 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 394 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | No | |
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 | N/A | |
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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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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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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