The HP 14" Laptop is typically much less expensive, more lightweight, and has longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and portability. It’s a budget-friendly option for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS66, while typically much more expensive and slightly heavier, offers significantly better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering tasks, and intensive gaming, owing to its advanced processor and graphics card. It features a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals but has shorter battery life, which could be a downside for on-the-go usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop with its Ryzen 5 CPU, 8 GB of RAM, and standard IPS screen is more portable and has a longer battery life, making it fair for general use and ideal for those prioritizing affordability and mobility. In contrast, the MSI Stealth GS66, with a more powerful i7 processor, double the RAM, and a superior screen that refreshes faster, is good for general use, particularly for users who require greater performance and better screen quality despite its higher price and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" laptop has more modest graphics handling capabilities and a standard screen refresh rate making it suitable for casual gaming and basic 3D tasks, whereas the MSI Stealth GS66 is equipped with a superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother gameplay and more detailed visuals essential for a more immersive gaming and robust 3D experience. Although both laptops have capable processors and good screen quality, the MSI's enhanced features prioritize the needs of more serious gamers and professionals working with 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
8.2/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop, with its mid-range AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and integrated Vega 7 graphics, is less capable in handling demanding engineering and design programs compared to the MSI Stealth GS66 which is equipped with a high-end Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, delivering superior computational and graphical performance. Additionally, the MSI has double the RAM of the HP, which is crucial for multitasking and complex tasks, and it also offers a higher screen quality with better color coverage, making it more suitable for precise design work; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the HP.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.7/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS66 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth GS66 is somewhat better.
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
7.5/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
6.3/10
8.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 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 fair screen quality for general use owing to adequate resolution and brightness, but it lacks the superior color accuracy and wider color gamut needed for detailed engineering and design tasks. The MSI Stealth GS66 offers a good screen for engineering and design with better color representation and higher resolution, ensuring that precise, color-critical work is displayed accurately. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates which can't deliver the smooth visuals and fast response times that these activities typically require.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 has 5.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
$1,718
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,718.
"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 Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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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