When choosing between the HP 15" Laptop and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, consider your priorities. The HP is more budget-friendly, offers decent performance for everyday tasks, and has a battery that's fine for general use; however, its screen and graphics capabilities are basic. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige boasts a higher-resolution OLED display, more powerful processors for advanced tasks like 3D design, machine learning, and gaming, and enhanced graphics performance. While the MSI is more portable due to its lighter weight, it's also more expensive. If cost is a concern and your needs are basic, the HP could suffice. If you require top-notch performance and a better display for specialized tasks, investing in the MSI may pay off. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 15" Laptop offers basic performance suitable for general use with an Intel i3 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a standard IPS screen, but its shorter battery life and fair keyboard quality could limit extended use and typing comfort. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo excels in general use with a more powerful Intel Core 7 CPU, 32GB of RAM, superior OLED display, longer battery life, and more robust keyboard and speaker quality, enhancing both productivity and multimedia enjoyment, albeit with a higher price tag.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers better performance in gaming and 3D due to its more powerful Intel Arc GPU, which is critical for these activities. Although both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the Prestige also features a higher-resolution OLED display, which enhances overall screen quality, benefiting visually intensive tasks. The HP 15" Laptop, with its Intel UHD Graphics, is less suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
8.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo stands out for engineering and design use thanks to its much higher-quality OLED screen, substantial memory and storage capacity, powerful CPU, and dedicated GPU that eclipses the HP 15” Laptop's basic CPU with integrated graphics, limited RAM, and lower-resolution IPS display.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a crystal-clear display for activities like browsing, watching videos, or document editing, the HP 15" Laptop's fair screen will suffice, but the MSI Prestige's very good screen offers sharper details and better brightness, making it more enjoyable for these tasks. For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial, the MSI Prestige stands out with excellent screen quality due to its superior color gamut coverage, ensuring that the colors you work with are vibrant and true to life. However, for gaming or 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal as their screens have poor refresh rates, which means that fast-paced visuals may not appear as smooth as they would on displays specifically enhanced for gaming.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
"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 Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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