The HP 14" Laptop is a more budget-friendly option, which is often less expensive than the MSI Vector GP76. If you prioritize portability and longer battery life for general use, the HP is the lighter laptop and offers more hours of typical use on a single charge. However, if your use case includes intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering tasks, the MSI laptop's powerful Intel processor and Nvidia RTX graphics card make it a better fit despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life. The MSI also has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, which can enhance your experience during fast-motion scenarios and provide better overall color accuracy. If having a high-performance machine is crucial for your work or entertainment, the MSI Vector GP76, while more expensive, is likely to meet your demands at the expense of battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The MSI Vector GP76 outperforms the HP 14" Laptop due to its significantly more powerful processor, abundance of RAM for multitasking, and better screen quality suited for both work and entertainment; however, these advantages come at the cost of portability and shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use compared to the lighter HP 14" that offers more mobility with its lesser weight and longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
8.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop has an integrated GPU that's less suited for gaming and 3D applications, and a standard screen refresh rate, making it fair for such tasks. Conversely, the MSI Vector GP76 is equipped with a high-end dedicated GPU and a much higher screen refresh rate, aligning with its very good performance for gaming and 3D purposes.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
8.7/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The MSI Vector GP76 surpasses the HP 14" Laptop in engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, significantly larger RAM, and advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, all of which contribute to better handling of computation and graphics-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.0/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 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 offers a good balance of resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general tasks like browsing and watching videos, but its lower color accuracy and gamut coverage limit its effectiveness for color-critical engineering and design work, and its standard refresh rate isn't ideal for the smooth visuals required in high-paced 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76 provides a display with better color representation and a wider color gamut, which benefits professional creative work, but like the HP, it falls short for gaming or 3D modeling due to a refresh rate that is not as high as dedicated gaming laptops. Therefore, for general use and professional work, both are capable, but neither is optimized for high-refresh-rate demands of 3D or gaming scenarios.
Battery
8.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 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
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 Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,760
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
"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 Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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