The HP 15" Laptop is a budget-friendly option that is more suitable for general use with adequate performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. It is lightweight and hence more portable, but it has limited storage and a basic processor, which makes it less ideal for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the MSI GE66 Raider is much higher priced, offering a more powerful processor, higher RAM and significantly better graphics capabilities, making it suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, but it is less portable due to its higher weight. It also has a higher-resolution screen and a backlit RGB keyboard, enhancing the gaming and multimedia experience but consuming more battery. Consider the HP for cost-efficiency and mobility or the MSI for high-end performance and gaming at the expense of portability and higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
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
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 15" Laptop's less advanced i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and HD screen quality may suffice for basic tasks, but they make it fair for general use, while its lighter design and longer battery life improve its portability. In contrast, the MSI GE66 Raider, with its high-performance i9 processor, 32GB of RAM, and superior 4K screen, excels at more demanding tasks, offering very good general use capability, although it's heavier with shorter battery life, making it less portable.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
8.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The MSI GE66 Raider's superior gaming and 3D performance can be attributed to its Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics unit and a higher screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, compared to the HP 15" Laptop's Intel i3-1215U UHD Graphics and 60 Hz refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
9.1/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The MSI GE66 Raider offers significantly superior performance for engineering and design due to its high-end CPU, substantial RAM, and powerful GPU, all of which are crucial for demanding software used in these fields, plus it has a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop has lower-tier CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a screen with lower resolution and color performance, making it less suitable for intensive tasks but more portable and with lower operating noise.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider 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
8.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very 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
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 15" Laptop's fair screen quality for general use is due to its adequate resolution and brightness, which are sufficient for everyday tasks but don't stand out for clarity or vibrancy. For engineering and design, its fair rating is a result of limited color accuracy and a narrower color gamut, impacting professionals who require precise color representation. Despite the MSI GE66 Raider's excellent resolution and panel type that provide vivid imagery and wide color gamuts necessary for high-detail work in engineering and design, its lower refresh rate holds it back for 3D work, where smooth motion and quick screen updates are crucial.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 15" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider has very 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
$3,199
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
"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."
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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