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Updated March 14, 2024·
If budget is a key concern and your tasks are mostly basic, like browsing and office applications, the HP 14" Laptop offers a good balance of cost and functionality. However, if you need higher performance for tasks like 3D graphics, machine learning, or gaming, and are willing to invest more, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is crafted for these purposes with better processing power. Keep in mind that the Prestige also typically affords better portability due to its build quality, but this may come at the expense of shorter battery life compared to less powerful models. Choose based on what matters most for your work and lifestyle. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop offers basic CPU and RAM capabilities that suffice for everyday tasks, but the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with superior CPU and RAM, excels in more demanding applications and multitasking, which, along with its higher screen quality, justifies its less impressive battery life and potentially higher cost. While the HP is lighter and thus more portable, users who need a machine for intensive tasks like 3D work or machine learning will find the MSI's performance benefits outweigh its reduced portability and battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop, while suitable for casual gaming, may not handle intensive 3D tasks or high-end gaming smoothly due to its less powerful GPU and standard screen refresh rate. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with a stronger GPU and higher refresh rate, offers a better experience for gaming and 3D applications, although the higher cost and increased power consumption could be drawbacks for some users.
Engineering and Design
6.0
7.8
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop may have limitations in handling complex engineering software smoothly due to less powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU compared to the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, which offers superior performance critical for engineering tasks with its higher specs. While both laptops have adequate screen quality for design work, the MSI's superior hardware also means it is likely less portable due to increased weight and size, and it may produce more noise under heavy loads, although it typically comes with a better keyboard and speakers.
Content Creation
7.0
8.0
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the HP 14" Laptop is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.8
7.7
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.3
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 14" Laptop has a display that offers adequate resolution and brightness suited for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, but for engineering and design work, its color accuracy may not meet the high standards needed to precisely represent different color spaces. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo's superior color gamut coverage enables professionals working with visual content to see more accurate representations of their work, although both laptops are not designed for gaming or 3D rendering, as their displays lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Build Quality
6.0
7.4
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$414
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $414 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and HP 14" Laptop both have very good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 14" Laptop | MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$414 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.22 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 7.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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