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Updated January 10, 2024·
For robust performance in 3D, machine learning tasks, or engineering software, the MSI Creator Z16P with its powerful Intel processor and Nvidia graphics is more suitable; it also has a higher-resolution touchscreen and a longer battery life, making it ideal for intensive tasks. In contrast, if portability and price are major concerns, the HP 17" Laptop is lighter, less expensive, and has a larger screen, although its performance is less suited for demanding applications but more than adequate for general use. Both have decent build quality and should perform well for everyday tasks, with the MSI offering greater power for specialized functions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the MSI Creator Z16P.
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use, though the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat better.
The HP 17" Laptop, with a larger screen and AMD processor, offers a balance of functionality and portability, suitable for everyday tasks and some light media work, with modest storage, sufficient RAM and a decent screen quality for general use. In contrast, the MSI Creator Z16P, while less portable due to its slightly higher weight, provides a higher-resolution touch screen, more storage, and a more powerful Intel processor and Nvidia graphics, making it better for creative tasks that demand higher performance and screen quality, though it may have shorter battery life owing to more robust hardware.
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop has an integrated Vega 8 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it just adequate for gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the MSI Creator Z16P boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti dedicated GPU and a high 165Hz screen refresh rate, enhancing its performance for demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.8
8.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop is good for engineering and design with its AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated AMD Vega graphics, maintaining a balance between power and cost, but the MSI Creator Z16P is very good in this domain due to its high-performance Intel Core i9 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, offering superior power for demanding tasks, although at a higher cost and with less portability.
Content Creation
7.2
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P and HP 17" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat better.
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
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the MSI Creator Z16P 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
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P 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 MSI Creator Z16P's high-resolution display with superior brightness levels offers clearer and more vibrant visuals compared to the HP's more modest display, which may appear less sharp and dim. In engineering and design, the MSI stands out with its wider color gamut, presenting more accurate and nuanced colors, essential for precision work, while the HP's narrower color range may not capture every detail. Gamers seeking fluid motion may find both the MSI and HP lacking, as their refresh rates fall short of the high-speed performance preferred for gaming that demands quick screen updates.
Build Quality
6.0
8.0
The MSI Creator Z16P has very 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
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 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
16.0in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Creator Z16P and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 17" Laptop | MSI Creator Z16P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.58 lbs | 5.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.78" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.15" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 287 nits | 394 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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HP 17" Laptop
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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"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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Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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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