MSI Creator 14" A13V Lunar Gray 2024
MSI
74 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
Microsoft
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Creator 14" A13V Lunar Gray 2024
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
78 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The refurbished Microsoft Surface receives mostly positive feedback for its portability, design, and performance. Users praise its lightweight build, responsive touchscreen, and value for money, with many noting it arrived in like-new condition. However, a few negative experiences highlight reliability issues, such as sudden failure after a few weeks and charging problems, which lower the overall score.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Responsive touchscreen
- Great value for money
- Like-new condition upon arrival
- Good performance for daily tasks
Cons
- Occasional sudden failure after weeks
- Charging issues reported
- Touchscreen can be dull
- Heats up under light loads
- Battery life not perfect
Portability 5
Build quality 6
Touchscreen 4
Value for money 5
Reliability 2
Battery life 3
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Compact
Entertainment
Student
Business
Developer
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Creator 14" A13V | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 13620H | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 1 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2256 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCIP3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.38 kg★ |
| Battery | 54 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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Winner: MSI Creator 14" A13V
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.