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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Creator Z16P offers top-end performance, suited for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, paired with a powerful GPU for intensive gaming. However, its heavier weight makes it less portable and it has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 provides good general use capabilities and a significantly longer battery life, making it highly portable, but it doesn't match the MSI in performance for demanding tasks due to a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics. If you mainly perform general tasks and value portability and longer battery life, the XPG Xenia 14 is a solid choice, whereas if you require high performance for specialized work and gaming, and don't mind the extra weight and shorter battery life, the MSI Creator Z16P would be a preferable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.1
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Creator Z16P is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it comes with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, which is known for high-performance capabilities in demanding visual tasks, and has a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz for smoother visuals during fast-paced action.
Engineering and Design
8.3
6.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Creator Z16P, with its more powerful i9 processor and high-end RTX 3070 Ti GPU, delivers better performance for tasks like 3D modeling and rendering compared to the XPG Xenia 14 which sports a more modest i5 processor and integrated graphics.
Content Creation
7.9
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.3
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
394.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Creator Z16P excels in screen quality for general use and engineering with a high-resolution display that offers vibrant color accuracy and brightness, making it excellent for tasks requiring visual precision and detail. For engineering and design, its coverage of professional color gamuts ensures that designers see true-to-life colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to screens optimized for gaming, which often sacrifice color accuracy for faster frame delivery.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 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
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Creator Z16P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.2
The MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality, while the XPG Xenia 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI Creator Z16P has a price of $1,300 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
394.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The MSI Creator Z16P is praised for its powerful CPU, substantial RAM, and high-quality screen, making it suitable for demanding applications, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, while also having adequate RAM and a decent screen, offers greater portability and longer battery life, but it is equipped with a less powerful CPU, making it more suited for lighter workloads.
Software Development
7.6
7.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and XPG Xenia 14 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.
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How the MSI Creator Z16P and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Creator Z16P | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.27 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 394 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 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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Allen Ngo | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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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