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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo Legion 7 and the MSI Creator M14, consider that the Legion 7 is generally optimized for gaming with a focus on high performance and enhanced cooling, which is great for running demanding software but makes it heavier and less portable. The MSI Creator M14, on the other hand, is tailored for content creators who prioritize a balance between performance for creative software and portability. The Creator M14 is likely to be sleeker and easier to carry, but it may not handle prolonged high-intensity tasks as well as the Legion 7. Consider what you'll use the laptop for the most and whether you plan to travel with it often to inform your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
7.5
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Creator M14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers a high-resolution display that's bright and utilizes a panel type known for vivid colors and sharp images, enhancing the experience for general use and professional design tasks where color accuracy is paramount. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D work, where fluid motion is crucial. The MSI Creator M14, while also providing a quality display with good color range for general use and creative work, falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to similar limitations in refresh rate.
Battery
6.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the MSI Creator M14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7, with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, handles demanding applications smoothly and offers a high-quality screen for sharp visuals, making it suitable for general use; however, its gaming-oriented design could mean less battery life and reduced portability. The MSI Creator M14, while still delivering great performance with a strong CPU and sufficient RAM, emphasizes lighter weight and longer battery life, alongside a high-quality screen, which enhances its appeal for users prioritizing portability and all-day use in various general tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.4
9.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and MSI Creator M14 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Legion 7, with its high-end GPU and rapid screen refresh rate, offers an immersive gaming and 3D rendering experience, while the MSI Creator M14, although slightly less powerful in GPU, also delivers capable performance for gaming and 3D tasks with good screen quality and a decent refresh rate. However, the Legion typically outshines the Creator M14 in raw graphics processing, making it the preferred choice for the most demanding gaming and 3D workloads.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
9.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-end GPU, which are vital for running complex engineering software, while its screen quality ensures precise design work; however, it's less portable due to its size. On the other hand, the MSI Creator M14 also provides solid performance with a quality screen but with more emphasis on portability, making it easier to work on the go, despite a slightly less robust GPU which may not handle the most graphically intense tasks as effectively.
Content Creation
7.9
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Lenovo Legion 7 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.
Cost
$1,500
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
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How the Lenovo Legion 7 and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 7 | MSI Creator M14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.5 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-13620H | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | RTX 3070 (140 W) | RTX 4060 (45 W) | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | Yes | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 469 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Keyboard Lighting Color | |||
Keyboard Lighting Color | RGB | White | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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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