MSI
Creator 16 AI Studio A1VHG-072US (C1614072)
Intel Core Ultra 9 185HCPU (Score: 29.088)
GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPUGPU (Score: 24.740)
26VALUE SCORE
64 GBRAM
1 TBSTORAGE
16" DISPLAY
All Prices (1)
Amazon UK
MSI Creator 16 AI Studio Laptop: Intel Ultra 9-185H, 16 Inch UHD+ MiniLED Display, NVIDIA RTX 4080, 64GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, MicroSD Card Reader, Win 11 Pro:Lunar Grey A1VIG-072US
£5914.80
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Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:9.2/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateCreator 16 AI Studio A1VHG-072US (C1614072) is a high-performance gaming laptop engineered for demanding 3D titles and high-framerate gameplay, powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H paired with dedicated GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU graphics, 64GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £5914.80, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Given its performance-focused cooling and chassis, battery life and travel weight are the main trade-offs compared to slim ultrabooks.
Gaming Performance
9.5/10Work & Productivity
9.2/10Creation & Media
8.1/10Portability & Commute
4.8/10Key Strengths
- Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor achieves an impressive 29,088 CPU score for demanding workloads
- Discrete GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU GPU delivers dedicated graphics horsepower (24,740 benchmark rating)
- 64GB system RAM ensures reliable multitasking and future-proof operation
- High-capacity 1TB solid-state drive ensures rapid boot times and ample storage
Trade-offs to Consider
- Features standard IPS display; lacks the true inky blacks and infinite contrast of OLED panels
- Substantial 16" chassis has a larger desk footprint and requires a spacious backpack for travel
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £5928.27).
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourGrey
- Form factorClamshell
Display
- Display diagonal40.6 cm (16")
- Display resolution3840 x 2400 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeUHD+
- Panel typeUWVA
- Display technology marketing nameUWVA
- Native aspect ratio16:10
- Anti-glare screenYes
- RGB colour spaceDCI-P3
- Colour gamut100%
- Maximum refresh rate120 Hz
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyHigh Dynamic Range (HDR) 1000
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 9
- Processor model185H
- Processor frequency2.3 GHz
Memory
- Internal memory64 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory clock speed5600 MHz
- Memory form factorSO-DIMM
- Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 32 GB
- Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
- Maximum internal memory96 GB
Storage
- Total storage capacity1 TB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity1 TB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity1 TB
- Optical drive typeNo
- Card reader integratedYes
- Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics
- Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
- Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- Discrete graphics card memory12 GB
- Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR6
- On-board graphics cardYes
- Discrete graphics cardYes
- On-board graphics card modelIntel Arc Graphics
Audio
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Speaker power2 W
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
- Front camera HD typeFull HD
- Video capturing speed30 fps
- Infrared (IR) cameraYes
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
Ports & interfaces
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity1
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version2.1
- Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity1
- Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadYes
Software
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
Battery
- Number of battery cells4
- Battery capacity99.9 Wh
Power
- AC adapter power240 W
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Cable lock slot typeKensington
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
Weight & dimensions
- Width355.8 mm
- Depth259.7 mm
- Height19.9 mm
- Weight1.99 kg
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)C1614072
- Barcode (EAN)824142352632