MSI · Creator

MSI Creator Z16 HX Studio A13V

RTX 4080 12GB · Core i9-13980HX · 32GB RAM · 16" QHD+ 165Hz Mini-LED

$3,299

B-

58/100 overall

MSI Creator Z16 HX Studio A13V is a creator laptop built around the Core i9-13980HX and RTX 4080 12GB, paired with 32GB RAM and a 16" QHD+ 165Hz Mini-LED display. It weighs 5.07 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 7 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~3.5 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 12 GB VRAM + 32 GB RAM means the system can runs ~13b llms locally. At $3,299, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 58/100 (tier B-).

Specifications

BrandMSI

CategoryCreator

GPURTX 4080 12GB

CPUCore i9-13980HX

RAM32 GB

VRAM12 GB

Screen16" QHD+ 165Hz Mini-LED

Weight5.07 lbs

Battery (claimed)7 hrs

Battery (realistic)~3.5 hrs

Price (USD)$3,299

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierB- · 58/100

GPU score76/100

CPU score88/100

AI / LLM capability~16B params

Local AI verdictRuns ~13B LLMs locally

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