MSI Creator 14" A13V Lunar Gray 2024
MSI
74 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6" IdeaPad 1 15IJL7 Gray 2023
Lenovo
43 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Creator 14" A13V Lunar Gray 2024
No customer feedback yet
Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6" IdeaPad 1 15IJL7 Gray 2023
50 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
User feedback on this budget laptop is sharply divided. Several verified buyers praise its value for schoolwork, large screen, backlit keys, and lightweight design, especially for under $300. However, multiple verified users report severe issues like random shutdowns, extremely short battery life measured in minutes, and intermittent black screens that make the device unusable. Warranty and customer service complaints are also prominent, with one reviewer accusing the seller of being unresponsive and comparing them to "three raccoons in a trenchcoat."
Pros
- Great value for school under $300
- Large screen size
- Backlit keys for caps and num lock
- Lightweight and portable design
- 12GB RAM for multitasking
Cons
- Random shutdowns and glitches after 6 months
- Extremely short battery life (minutes, not hours)
- Intermittent black screen (5-10 seconds)
- Poor warranty and customer service response
- Requires plugin for some browsers
Battery life 2
Build durability 2
Value for money 2
Screen quality 3
Customer service 2
Warranty 2
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Compact
Entertainment
Student
Business
Developer
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Creator 14" A13V | Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6" IdeaPad 1 15IJL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 13620H★ | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 20 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 12 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 128 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCIP3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.55 kg★ |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Creator 14" A13V Lunar Gray 2024
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6" IdeaPad 1 15IJL7 Gray 2023
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (72nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average ram (23rd percentile)
- Below average screen (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI Creator 14" A13V
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 31 specs.