If portability is a priority and you use your laptop for everyday tasks like browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the HP 17" laptop provides a balance of performance and cost-efficiency. However, if you need higher performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, or intensive engineering programs, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, with its powerful processor and high-end graphics card, is designed for such demanding tasks despite being more expensive and heavier, which may impact its ease of transport. Keep in mind that the MSI also features a higher-resolution screen with a faster refresh rate, beneficial for gaming and video editing, but it may drain the battery faster compared to the HP laptop. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
The HP 17" Laptop with its larger screen and lower weight is well-suited for general use, offering adequate performance and portability for everyday tasks, but its less powerful integrated GPU and lower screen resolution reflect its positioning as a more budget-friendly option compared to the MSI Raider GE67Hx, which, while slightly heavier, features a high-performance CPU and GPU, superior screen quality, and considerably better heat management and speaker quality, making it a better fit for those willing to invest in a high-end experience.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
8.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics, offers a large IPS screen suitable for engineering tasks, but the MSI Raider GE67Hx provides superior performance with its Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, as well as a higher quality OLED display, making it very good for both engineering and design use.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
9.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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 adequacy stems from its acceptable resolution and brightness, but it may lack the sharpness and vibrancy found in more premium displays like the MSI Raider GE67Hx, which boasts excellent resolution and brightness ensuring crisp and vivid visuals. In the engineering and design context, the MSI outshines the HP by offering a wide color gamut, providing more accurate color representation which is critical for detailed design work. Meanwhile, for 3D applications, the MSI's screen is held back by its refresh rate despite its good resolution and panel type, leading to less fluid motion compared to screens optimized for fast refresh rates, which are vital for smooth rendering of 3D graphics and gaming.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 17" Laptop to have good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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