If you are on a budget and looking for a laptop for everyday tasks, the HP 15" Laptop's lower price will appeal to you, but if your work involves graphic design, video editing, or 3D modeling, the MSI Creator M14 often offers better performance suited for creative professionals. However, the MSI laptop's higher cost reflects its specialized capabilities. Keep in mind, the HP's larger screen size could be beneficial for multitasking, although it may reduce portability when compared to the typically lighter MSI Creator M14, which is also designed to be more pleasing for visual work with a potentially superior display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 15" Laptop, while suitable for everyday tasks, may lag in performance and display clarity compared to the MSI Creator M14, which has a higher quality CPU and RAM, enhancing its ability to handle more demanding applications and providing a sharper screen. Furthermore, the MSI's superior battery life and portability make it a more convenient choice for users on the go, although it may come at a higher price.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
7.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The MSI Creator M14, with a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate, offers smoother and more visually detailed gaming experiences compared to the HP 15" Laptop. Although both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the HP falls short for gaming and 3D tasks due to its less powerful graphics hardware and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
8.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 15" Laptop offers decent performance for engineering tasks due to its acceptable CPU, RAM, and GPU, but the MSI Creator M14 excels in these areas with higher-end components, leading to smoother operations for more demanding design software. While both feature quality screens, the MSI's superior screen, coupled with a better keyboard, may justify a higher price, although the HP gains points for being lighter and potentially quieter, making it a more portable and less disruptive option.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.7/10
7.8/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for software development, while the HP 15" 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
7.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the HP and MSI Creator M14 laptops offer adequate resolution and brightness, with the MSI likely offering a more vibrant panel that enhances the viewing experience. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the MSI Creator M14's better color accuracy and wider color gamut, ensuring that the work appears precisely as intended. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, but they remain suitable for users focused on general productivity and professional workloads.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 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.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 has good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$378
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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