For general use like web browsing or office tasks, the HP 14" Laptop is adequate and more affordable; its smaller screen size and lighter weight make it easy to carry around, offering good portability with reasonable battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 is significantly more powerful, making it suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It has a larger and higher-quality display, but this comes at the cost of portability due to its greater weight and size, and it tends to be more expensive. If your work demands high-end graphics and performance, the MSI would suit your needs; if you prioritize portability and cost, the HP would be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop is suited for general use with its sufficient 8 GB RAM, fair portability, and good battery life, but it has moderate screen quality and computing power due to its Ryzen 5 CPU. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 offers a more powerful Intel i7 CPU, a superior screen, and significantly more RAM at 32 GB for demanding tasks, but these features come at the expense of battery life and portability.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop is equipped with an integrated AMD graphics card suitable for casual gaming, whereas the MSI Raider GE76 features the powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti, which provides top-tier graphics performance necessary for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
9.0/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.4/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.2/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP's screen may fall short in clarity and visibility due to its likely lower resolution and brightness compared to the MSI Raider GE76, which boasts a brighter, sharper display that enhances everyday tasks. Engineers and designers require accurate color representation, so although the HP is satisfactory, the MSI Raider outshines it with its likely wider color gamuts ensuring precise hues for professional work. However, gamers prioritize fluid motion, and despite the MSI's overall superior visual quality, both laptops disappoint for 3D gaming as they lack the high refresh rates necessary for smooth, responsive gameplay.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 has very 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
$3,552
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
"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 Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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