Considering the HP 14" Laptop offers basic functionality at a budget price, it's a suitable choice for general use like web browsing, office work, and video streaming, with the added benefits of good portability and battery life. However, the MSI Prestige 16, while more expensive, provides significantly higher performance that benefits engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning thanks to its more powerful processor, superior graphics, and larger, higher-resolution screen. Despite its higher price, the MSI laptop also has a more color-accurate screen with a higher refresh rate, making it an excellent choice for creative professionals, but it's heavier and not as easily portable as the HP laptop. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 16 is considered very good for general use due to its high-quality screen with better resolution and color coverage, more RAM, and more powerful CPU, which contribute to faster and smoother operation, especially when multitasking or handling complex applications. On the other hand, the HP 14" Laptop's fair evaluation for general use can be attributed to its more modest CPU, lesser RAM, and lower screen resolution and color accuracy, which still accommodate everyday tasks but may struggle under heavy loads; despite these limitations, its lighter weight provides advantage in portability, and it generally offers decent quality suitable for less demanding users.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The MSI Prestige 16, with its Intel i7-13700H Iris Xe graphics and a higher refresh rate screen, provides a smoother and more vibrant gaming and 3D experience compared to the HP 14" Laptop, which has an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 graphics and a standard refresh rate screen. The MSI also offers a larger screen, better resolution, and enhanced color coverage, factors that contribute to its superior gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
8.2/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop has relatively modest specifications with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8GB RAM, and Vega 7 graphics, which can handle engineering tasks but may not excel in demanding design applications. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 boasts a more powerful Intel i7 processor, a significant 32GB RAM, and higher screen quality, making it better suited for intensive engineering software and design work with intricate graphics.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.3/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 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
6.8/10
8.1/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very 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
6.3/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 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, with its fair screen quality, offers a basic display that's sufficient for everyday tasks like browsing and office work, but may lack the vibrant colors and sharpness desired in engineering and design where color gamut coverage is crucial. The MSI Prestige 16's display boasts superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts, making it ideal for professionals in engineering and design who require true-to-life color reproduction. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications as they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and an immersive experience in fast-paced visuals.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 16 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
$418
$1,611
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.
"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."
"The MSI Prestige 16 Evo: 2023's best value 16” thin & light laptop with i7-13700H. One of the top choices for professionals and students seeking a high-performance, portable computing solution in 2023. While the MSI Prestige 16 Evo A13M may not boast the most striking design compared to some other 16" options, its relatively "safe" styling lends itself well to professional and educational environments. Significantly, it doesn't compromise on essential features like port selection or cooling performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient thermal management. The 16 Evo A13M offers an excellent combination of performance, portability, and functionality, making it a compelling choice for professionals and students alike."
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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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