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Updated January 10, 2024·
Consider the HP 17" Laptop if you are looking for a device at a lower midrange price with good battery life, solid performance for general use, and a balance between portability and screen size. It's significantly more price-friendly and lighter, making it easier to carry. However, if your work involves intensive 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Stealth 17 might be a better fit despite being much pricier, as it offers a top-of-the-line processor, a powerful GPU, ample storage, and high-end display features suitable for demanding tasks. The MSI also has high scores in keyboard quality, webcam, speakers, and build quality, but its heavyweight and larger size may reduce its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for general use, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
The HP 17" Laptop is suitable for general use with a solid processor and sufficient RAM to handle everyday tasks, a high-resolution screen, and a lighter build for better portability. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 17 offers superior performance with a more powerful processor and ample RAM, a higher quality screen, and additional features geared towards intensive usage, though it is heavier and might not be as easy to carry around.
Gaming and AI
6.2
9.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
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
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop uses an integrated GPU and supports a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which provides satisfactory gaming and 3D graphics quality, while the MSI Stealth 17 is equipped with a high-end dedicated GPU and a 240Hz screen refresh rate, ensuring excellent gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
6.8
9.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 17 exceeds the HP 17" Laptop in engineering and design capabilities primarily due to its more powerful CPU, substantially greater RAM, superior GPU, and higher-quality screen. While both have a 17.3-inch display, the MSI's more vivid color range and greater resolution contribute to its excellence in design tasks, albeit at the cost of higher weight which affects portability.
Content Creation
7.2
8.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 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
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for software development, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
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
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 17" laptop offers sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and productivity software, but lacks the wide color gamut necessary for precision in engineering and design, and the slower refresh rate diminishes the gaming and 3D experience. The MSI Stealth 17 benefits from higher resolution and advanced color gamut, enhancing visual accuracy and appeal for both general users and professionals in engineering and design, but like the HP, it falls short in refresh rate which is critical for smooth gameplay and 3D rendering. Both laptops have merits depending on the use case, with the MSI tending towards creative professional needs, while neither is optimized for high-end gaming or 3D applications.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 17" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
7.8
The MSI Stealth 17 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
$3,899
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the MSI Stealth 17 costs $3,899.
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Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 17 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.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the MSI Stealth 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 17" Laptop | MSI Stealth 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $3,899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.58 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.78" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.15" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 287 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
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 | April 2023
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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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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