The HP 17" Laptop and MSI Vector GP76 are designed for different users. The HP model, being less expensive, offers good general use with its ample screen size and satisfactory battery life, making it suitable for everyday tasks. Meanwhile, the MSI model, while more expensive, is a powerhouse with superior performance capabilities, ideal for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work, as well as intensive gaming, thanks to its higher-end processor and graphics card. It offers a significantly higher refresh rate for its display which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming. However, it is heavier, less portable, and has shorter battery life compared to the HP, which could be a drawback for users who need to work on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for general use, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
The HP 17" Laptop offers a balance suitable for general use with decent screen quality, modest weight for portability, and reasonable battery life. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76, while also supporting general use, comes with more RAM and a high-end GPU, indicating higher performance at the expense of higher weight and shorter battery life, which makes it less portable but better suited for intensive tasks like gaming and engineering.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The MSI Vector GP76 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which is more powerful than the integrated GPU (AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8) in the HP 17" Laptop. Additionally, the MSI has a much higher screen refresh rate, which can make a significant difference in the smoothness of gaming visuals, whereas the HP has a more standard refresh rate that is less suited for intensive gaming.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
8.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very 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
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the MSI Vector GP76 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
7.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 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, with its standard resolution and decent brightness levels, offers adequate clarity and comfort for everyday tasks, yet it may not satisfy professionals seeking precise color accuracy. The MSI Vector GP76, with its higher resolution and brighter display, presents crisp visuals and broad color gamut coverage, ensuring that engineering and design professionals can work with more accurate color reproduction. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their less than optimal refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion rendering in fast-paced and graphically intensive scenarios.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP 17" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,760
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
"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 Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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