When choosing between the HP 14" laptop and the MSI Titan 18 HX, consider that the HP will be more affordable and easier to carry around, making it suitable for everyday tasks and travel. On the other hand, the MSI Titan is designed for high-end performance and would excel in gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning tasks, but its size and cost make it less suitable for casual use and frequent mobility. The MSI's larger display provides a better visual experience at the expense of portability and battery life compared to the more compact HP. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Excellent for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" laptop offers sufficient processing power and memory for everyday tasks, but its smaller screen and battery life are better suited for portability rather than long, demanding work sessions; meanwhile, the MSI Titan 18 HX, with its larger, high-quality display and robust CPU and RAM, excels in performance for more intensive tasks, though it sacrifices portability and has shorter battery life due to its powerful components. Additional storage, a comfortable keyboard, and effective heat management make the MSI Titan more suitable for extended use, though both laptops provide adequate speaker quality for casual listening.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
9.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" laptop has modest graphics capabilities and standard screen refresh rates, making it suitable for casual gaming and basic 3D tasks, while its smaller screen and lower resolution offer a less immersive experience. In contrast, the MSI Titan 18 HX comes with a high-end GPU and higher refresh rates, which delivers top-notch gaming and 3D rendering performance, and its large, high-quality screen enhances visual detail and fluidity for a more engaging experience.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
9.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop, while adequate for general engineering tasks, may fall short for demanding design work due to its less powerful CPU, limited RAM, and GPU which could struggle with complex models; the screen size and quality are moderate, which could be a downside for detailed work. In contrast, the MSI Titan 18 HX, with its superior CPU, abundant RAM, and high-end GPU, excels in heavy engineering and design use, providing smooth performance and a vibrant larger screen, though this comes at the cost of reduced portability and potentially louder operating noise.
Content Creation
7.0/10
9.0/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent 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
8.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
9.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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's screen offers basic resolution and brightness that are fine for everyday tasks but might not impress with color depth or vibrancy, making it passable for general use or entry-level engineering work but less than ideal for gaming and 3D which demands superior visual engagement. On the other hand, the MSI Titan 18 HX's screen shines with high resolution and brightness and supports wide color gamuts, ensuring that designers and engineers see accurate colors and crisp details, though its lower refresh rate can be a drawback for gaming where fluid motion is crucial. Despite its superior visual fidelity for most professional tasks, the Titan's refresh rate might not satisfy gamers accustomed to the smoother gameplay provided by high refresh rate displays.
Battery
8.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
18.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
$4,800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,800.
"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."
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
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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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