MSI Creator 14" A13V Lunar Gray 2024
MSI
74 Overall Score
vs
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Gray 2021
Dell
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Creator 14" A13V Lunar Gray 2024
No customer feedback yet
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Gray 2021
82 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Despite one DOA unit and a mixed experience with cosmetic condition and pre-installed corporate software, the overwhelming majority of buyers found this refurbished laptop to be excellent value. Users praise its speed, pristine appearance, and hassle-free setup, with several noting the seller's responsive customer service when issues arose.
Pros
- Fast processor performance
- Excellent cosmetic condition (immaculate)
- Easy setup and configuration
- Good value for money
- Responsive seller customer service
Cons
- Occasional DOA units
- Blemishes despite 'like new' rating
- Pre-installed corporate software issues
- No full Dell account wipe by refurbisher
Performance speed 3
Cosmetic condition 4
Reliability defects 2
Software preinstallation 1
Customer service 2
Value for money 3
Scores
Creator
Gaming
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Compact
Student
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Developer
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Creator 14" A13V | Dell Latitude 14" 5420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 13620H★ | Intel Core i7 1185G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ | Intel Iris Xe 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★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 220 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCIP3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.37 kg★ |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 63 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
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Gray 2021
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (69th percentile)
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
- Below average cpu (26th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: MSI Creator 14" A13V
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
