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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is a more budget-friendly option with respectable performance for general use, good battery life, and a light, slim design that makes it easily portable. It uses AMD components, which offer good value but may not match the high-end, specialized performance of the MSI Raider GE67Hx. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, while significantly pricier, offers a more powerful Intel processor, a superior Nvidia graphics card suitable for demanding 3D tasks, gaming, and machine learning applications, and a higher-resolution display. It's heavier though, which makes it less ideal for frequent travel. If price and portability are your priorities and your usage is more centered around day-to-day tasks, the HP might serve you well. However, if you require exceptional performance for advanced computing needs and can handle a heavier and costlier device, the MSI is the better candidate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.7
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and 3D because it comes equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high screen refresh rate, essential for smooth and detailed graphics rendering. In contrast, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", while fair for those tasks, features an AMD Radeon 680M GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, which do not offer the same level of gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.9
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.9/10
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 Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14 offers a solid combination of CPU, GPU, and screen quality for engineering and design, with added benefits of portability and a higher-quality keyboard, making it suitable for on-the-go professionals who also value screen touch functionality.
Screen Quality
7.1
9.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
When considering the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use and engineering tasks, its panel type and resolution likely offer clear and sharp visuals, combined with sufficient brightness for comfortable viewing, whereas the emphasis on color accuracy with broad color gamuts supports detailed design work. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, with similar attributes, provides an exceptional visual experience for both everyday tasks and color-sensitive engineering or design applications, but with an added edge in screen quality, possibly due to a higher resolution or better color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D where high refresh rates are crucial, the poor screen quality in both laptops suggests they have lower refresh rates, making them less suitable for these fast-paced activities, despite any high resolution or panel type advantages they may have.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.9
8.3
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for content creation, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.8
7.9
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Raider GE67Hx both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | MSI Raider GE67Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $2,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 344 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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."
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Francisco Lahoz | October 2022
"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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