MSI Creator 14" A13V Lunar Gray 2024
MSI
74 Overall Score
vs
HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx Silver 2025
HP
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Creator 14" A13V Lunar Gray 2024
No customer feedback yet
HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx Silver 2025
68 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
This laptop earns praise for its portability, build quality, and quiet operation, making it a solid choice for users who need a lightweight daily driver or a reliable remote-work machine. However, several verified reviewers report that the high-RAM configuration doesn't deliver the expected speed boost, and they cite a lack of keyboard backlight, limited ports, a non-USB-C charger, and a finicky included mouse as notable drawbacks. Overall sentiment is mixed: the product excels in mobility and basic tasks but falls short of performance expectations for its price tier.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable
- Good build quality
- Quiet operation
- Works well for remote desktop
- Sturdy hinge
Cons
- No keyboard backlight
- Limited USB ports
- Non-USB-C charger
- Unreliable included mouse
- Performance not as expected for specs
Portability 3
Build quality 2
Performance 2
Keyboard backlight 1
Ports and connectivity 2
Included accessories 2
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Entertainment
Compact
Student
Business
Developer
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Creator 14" A13V | HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 13620H★ | Intel Core i3 1315U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 10 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCIP3 | 45 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.3★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | 41 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Creator 14" A13V Lunar Gray 2024
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong ram (84th percentile)84th %ile
HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx Silver 2025
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (28th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI Creator 14" A13V
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.