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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" boasts a longer battery life and includes a touchscreen with a higher screen resolution and aspect ratio, suited for content consumption and productivity tasks. Its AMD Ryzen processor and Radeon graphics are powerful for general use and can handle some 3D and engineering applications, but it comes at a relatively higher price and slightly more weight. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 is less expensive and lighter, making it more portable, but has a shorter battery life and lacks a touchscreen. Its Intel processor and Iris Xe graphics can competently manage everyday tasks and some creative workloads, although it may fall behind in more intensive 3D or engineering applications. The decision comes down to prioritizing portability and cost savings with the MSI, or investing in enhanced display and battery features with the HP for an increased price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good for general use
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- The MSI Prestige 14 has no clear advantages over the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Key differences
Software Development
7.8
7.3
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for software development, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.1
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
Both the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Prestige 14 offer displays that provide sharp and bright images, making them suitable for everyday tasks and general use. For engineering and design, these laptops offer a range of colors that can bring precision to creative work, although they might not cover the full spectrum used by professionals. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and slower response times, which are critical for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" both have very good portability, though the MSI Prestige 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,040
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" excels in general use due to its higher screen brightness and longer battery life, which enhances visual clarity and user mobility, compared to the MSI Prestige 14 that provides a good level of competence with a slightly lighter build for added portability but has a shorter battery life. Both laptops are matched in CPU performance and RAM, have quality IPS displays with identical resolution, offer similar portability, although the Dragonfly has a slight edge in screen quality with higher brightness and contrast, and both manage heat and operating noise well, ensuring a quiet and comfortable user experience.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.2
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Prestige 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the MSI Prestige 14 both have adequate GPUs for moderate gaming and 3D tasks, but their screen refresh rates are not the highest available, which may limit smoothness in fast-paced games. While both laptops handle general computational tasks well with competent CPUs and offer good screen quality, they are outpaced by specialized gaming laptops in terms of graphical performance and display fluidity.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.1
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for engineering and design.
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
7.9
7.5
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Prestige 14 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | MSI Prestige 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,040 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 2.84 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 53.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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Brendan Nystedt | March 2023
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
MSI Prestige 14
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Collin Probst | September 2022
"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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