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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Creator Z16P is a more affordable option with impressive performance suitable for general use and creative tasks. It offers good color reproduction and a touch screen, making it versatile for design work. However, it is less suited for gaming and heavy 3D tasks compared to the Razer Blade 17, which boasts higher screen resolution and a more powerful graphics card ideal for intensive gaming and demanding engineering applications. The tradeoff is a higher price point and slightly less portability due to increased weight. The battery life is reasonably similar between the two models, offering a balance between mobility and continuous use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Good portability
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- 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
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
394.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
The Razer Blade 17 is rated higher for general use due to its larger RAM capacity, superior screen resolution, and higher color accuracy and brightness, which contributes significantly to screen quality; however, it's less portable and has slightly shorter battery life than the MSI Creator Z16P, which still offers commendable screen quality and sufficient performance for general tasks, with a better portability score. Both laptops share a powerful CPU and ample storage, with MSI having better heat management, but Razer excels in keyboard, speaker quality, and overall build.
Gaming and AI
7.6
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
The Razer Blade 17 outshines the MSI Creator Z16P in gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its superior GPU, which is more powerful and can handle more demanding gaming and 3D tasks. Although both have high-quality displays, the Razer Blade offers a slightly higher refresh rate which contributes to smoother visuals during fast-paced gaming sessions.
Engineering and Design
8.3
9.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Creator Z16P is very good.
The Razer Blade 17 offers superior performance for engineering and design tasks with a stronger GPU, the RTX 3080 Ti, which can handle more intensive graphics work than the RTX 3070 Ti in the MSI Creator Z16P, and it doubles the RAM, providing smoother multitasking and large-project handling. However, the MSI Creator Z16P is lighter and thus more portable, and both have similar high-quality IPS screens, but the Razer's larger resolution provides more detail which is advantageous for design precision.
Content Creation
7.9
8.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
394.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When selecting a laptop, if you prioritize a dazzling, sharp display for browsing or watching videos, both the MSI Creator Z16P and Razer Blade 17 deliver with their high-resolution screens and brightness. However, for engineering and design work where color precision is crucial, both models excel by covering a wide range of colors, ensuring your work looks as accurate and vibrant as possible. On the other hand, if fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering is your primary focus, be mindful that while these laptops have excellent visuals, they may not offer the high refresh rates required for the smoothest gaming experience.
Cost
$1,300
$4,300
$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 Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator Z16P to have good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Creator Z16P | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.27 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i9-12900H | |
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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 394 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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