The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is less expensive and more portable, suitable for general use and mid-level tasks but may not excel in heavy 3D or gaming activities. The MSI Raider GE77Hx, while pricier and less portable due to its larger size and weight, offers better performance for intensive 3D, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful processor and graphics card. 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 GE77Hx
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
8.7/10
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.6/10
8.8/10
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 GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" provides suitable capabilities for engineering and design with its efficient AMD processor and integrated AMD graphics, alongside a high-quality screen, but it trades off raw power for portability and lower operating noise. The MSI Raider GE77Hx, on the other hand, boasts a more powerful Intel processor and superior Nvidia graphics card, essential for more complex engineering simulations and design work, with a larger and more color-accurate display, at the expense of heavier weight and higher noise levels.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the HP Dragonfly Pro offers a balance of resolution and brightness, ensuring clear visuals for everyday tasks, while it may not match the MSI Raider GE77Hx, which boasts higher resolution and brightness enhancing content clarity and detail. For engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color gamuts for accurate color representation, but the HP Dragonfly Pro may fall short of the standards that professionals look for, which the MSI covers more comprehensively. However, for 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rates on both laptops could lead to less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes, with the MSI likely being a better but not ideal option due to its moderately better panel type and resolution.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$2,140
$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 GE77Hx costs $2,140.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" excels in general use with its lightweight design and longer battery life, making it highly portable and convenient for mobile users who value screen quality and reliability throughout the workday. The MSI Raider GE77Hx, while also excellent for general use, prioritizes top-tier CPU and GPU performance for more demanding tasks, boasts a larger and higher resolution screen for detailed visuals, but comes with the tradeoff of reduced portability and shorter battery life, making it better suited for stationary use or locations where power is readily accessible.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.2/10
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
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
7.8/10
7.9/10
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 GE77Hx 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
8.5/10
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Raider GE77Hx 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 GE77Hx compare to other laptops
"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."
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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