MSI Creator M14 A13VF-208FR, 14″ 2.8K DCI-P3 Core i7 and GeForce RTX 4060 multimedia gamer ultrabook easy to carry – LaptopSpirit

Our opinion on the MSI Creator M14 A13VF-208FR

Suitable for playing and creating, the MSI Creator M14 A13VF-208FR easy to transport is a 14-inch IPS anti-glare multimedia gaming laptop PC that runs high-end NVIDIA Ada Lovelace GeForce RTX 4060 ray tracing graphics card which accelerates processing. This is also the case for the fast SSD storage with a substantial capacity of 1 TB reinforcing the responsiveness of this Ultrabook but also the Intel Raptor Lake-H Core i7-13620H processor and the efficient 16 GB of RAM. This thin and light compact laptop which runs Windows 11 Pro is also equipped with a backlit keyboard and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.

Features of the MSI Creator M14 A13VF-208FR

The MSI Creator M14 A13VF-208FR faces the competition

The MSI Creator M14 A13VF-208FR is currently displayed in promotion at Boulanger and offers a configuration/price ratio attractive for its category where it is one of the cheapest to embed such a recent and efficient processor and graphics card with such a high definition screen with such faithful colors but also an SSD of such large capacity, all in such a compact case.

If this MSI Creator M14 A13VF-208FR does not meet all your criteria, you will find in our guide Gaming laptop other configurations to play with a similar budget. For the same budget, choose the model with the most powerful graphics card, it will have the greatest impact on performance.

Chassis, connectors, screen of the MSI Creator M14 A13VF-208FR

Certified to the American military robustness standard MIL-STD-810H, this thin and light compact Ultrabook with a dark Lunar Gray design can be opened 180° completely flat, cooled by Cooler Boost technology, and has a rather sober gamer appearance.

This multimedia gaming laptop PC offers good connectivity with its USB-C, Ethernet and audio ports, its Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E ax wireless modules for communicating and connecting remotely, its practical HDMI video output for connecting it easily to a TV or a monitor for example but also its 2 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) ensuring transfers are carried out up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 if USB 3.0 devices are plugged into it.

The chiclet keyboard has a backlighting solution. When activated, the keys are better discernible.

The screen will appeal to creatives with its DCI-P3 colorimetry, which is much more faithful than average, especially since its viewing angles, both horizontal and vertical, are also significant due to its IPS technology.
As a bonus, the screen is suitable for High Definition content since it promises to be 2.8K which is higher than Full HD. In addition, its 16/10th format is more comfortable than the standard 16/9th and displays more information in height.
Anti-reflective treated, the screen is also more readable than a shiny panel in a bright environment (e.g. outdoors).

Performance, autonomy of the MSI Creator M14 A13VF-208FR

The MSI Creator M14 A13VF-208FR may appeal to those looking for a versatile compact High Definition High Fidelity multimedia laptop PC that performs well in gaming and creation.

Thanks to this Ultrabook you can play recent games since it features the dedicated high-end NVIDIA Ada Lovelace GeForce RTX 4060 ray tracing graphics card.
Keep in mind that concessions are however necessary under the most demanding opuses in 3D resources. Because in 2.8K more calculations are necessary than in Full HD, which results in a lower number of fps.

The GeForce RTX 4060 will therefore be of interest to gamers. But also the creators.
Because it accelerates multimedia processing under software using GPU computing power, such as Vegas, the Adobe suite or VSDC.

The heart of this creative gaming laptop PC is up to the task since it delivers good overall power which will delight demanding users.
Because it is powered by an Intel Core i7-13620H Raptor Lake processor into which the Iris Xe graphics module is inserted, supported by 16 GB of RAM.

The GeForce RTX 4060 is well supported in games by this core which is also interesting for the processing which it carries out faster than if we were dealing with a classic Quad/Hexa Core. The difference is clearly noticeable in areas requiring CPU and RAM resources that take advantage of multi-core, such as video editing, 3D rendering or photo editing.

The GeForce RTX 4060 is in practice used by NVIDIA Optimus technology to carry out graphics processing deemed too heavy for the Iris Xe. Viewing photos and videos is of course possible with either one.

The Iris
In this regard, count on around 4 hours of battery operation in light use while waiting for more concrete tests.

In any case, Optimus automatically switches in real time depending on the tasks performed between the Iris Xe and the GeForce RTX 4060.

On the storage side MSI advantageously opts for a 1 TB SSD, a significant capacity capable of housing multiple games, software and files, including a personal production if desired.

Remember that an SSD is energy efficient, silent, shock resistant and fast.
Its high velocity clearly reinforces responsiveness and fluidity on a daily basis.
So, thanks to the SSD, reaching online game cards is quick, just like launching games/software, carrying out processing or even starting/stopping.

Finally, this versatile High Definition High Fidelity multimedia gaming laptop PC heats up and makes itself heard when it is heavily used (e.g. games, treatments).
To contain its temperatures, we can add a ventilated support (remember to check the dimensions carefully!).