For general use, the MSI Prestige 14 excels in battery life and portability, making it ideal for on-the-go tasks and longer use away from power outlets. It also has a better build and higher portability scores. However, if you're looking for a larger screen or a numeric keypad, the HP's 17-inch screen and full keyboard may be preferable. Both laptops have similar performance capabilities, with sufficient RAM and storage for everyday tasks. The HP may offer a slight edge in color accuracy but is heavier and has shorter battery life. If you're into gaming or tasks requiring better graphics, you might find both laptops limited due to their integrated graphics, but for productivity and general use, either could serve well. The MSI Prestige 14 is more expensive, so your budget could also influence your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 14.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Good for engineering and design
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.6/10
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 17" Laptop has a larger screen that's suitable for multitasking and general productivity tasks, but its resolution and brightness may not be high enough for more detailed engineering work or an immersive gaming experience. The MSI Prestige 14, while having a smaller display, offers greater clarity and color accuracy, making it well-suited for tasks like photo editing or CAD work where precise color representation is crucial. However, both laptops lack the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals in fast-paced 3D games, which could affect gaming performance.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the HP 17" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 14 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
$1,040
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
The MSI Prestige 14 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The HP 17" Laptop is favored for general use due to its larger 17.3-inch screen and ample RAM, making multitasking and routine tasks comfortable, but its larger size can affect portability and it offers a moderate battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14, also good for general use, boasts a more compact 14-inch screen and better portability due to its lighter weight, with a better battery life, making it suitable for those on the go, though the smaller size might be less comfortable for extended viewing or multitasking.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP 17" Laptop is fair for gaming and 3D primarily because it comes with an integrated AMD Ryzen GPU, which is decent for casual gaming, but not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs, and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz. The MSI Prestige 14 also falls in the fair category for similar reasons, as it is equipped with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and shares the same refresh rate, making it suitable for basic gaming and 3D tasks, but lacking in comparison to higher-end laptops specialized for those purposes.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for content creation.
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
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development.
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.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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