If you're budget-conscious and need a larger screen for basic tasks, the HP 17" Laptop may serve you well, but its size could make it less portable. The MSI Creator M14, while more costly, typically offers better performance for creative tasks like video editing or graphic design and is more portable. Consider if your work involves demanding applications or if you value a lighter, more compact device worth the higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the MSI Creator M14.
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for general use, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
The HP 17" laptop, with its larger screen and ample RAM, offers a comfortable viewing experience for everyday tasks but might be less convenient to carry around due to its size; meanwhile, the MSI Creator M14 provides high-quality CPU performance and superior portability which, along with its good battery life, makes it a better choice for both general use and demanding applications on the go, although it may come at a higher price.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The MSI Creator M14, with a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate, offers smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experiences compared to the HP 17" Laptop. Although both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the MSI's superior graphics capabilities make it a better choice for demanding visual tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
8.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop, with a large screen and capable internals, offers a comfortable visual workspace and adequate processing power for engineering software, but the MSI Creator M14 leads with higher-end components like a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a superior GPU that excel in demanding tasks, and a higher quality screen for precise design work. However, the MSI might be less portable due to its build and the HP may have a slight edge in keyboard and speaker quality, providing a better user experience for extended typing sessions and multimedia consumption.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for content creation, while the HP 17" 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
7.1/10
7.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 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 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the MSI Creator M14 is somewhat better.
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
6.6/10
7.5/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP's larger screen size offers more real estate to work with, but the resolution and brightness may not be as crisp or vibrant as the MSI Creator M14, which sports a good balance of resolution and brightness, making it easier on the eyes. In engineering and design, color accuracy is crucial; the MSI Creator M14's good coverage of professional color gamuts ensures more precise color representation compared to the HP. When it comes to Gaming and 3D, however, both the HP and MSI Creator M14 are hindered by their poor refresh rates, although the MSI might slightly edge out with better resolution and panel quality, offering a bit clearer image detail.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 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.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 has good build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$850
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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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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