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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is a budget-friendlier option with a good balance of features for general use, offering solid performance for everyday tasks and light productivity. It is more portable than the MSI Stealth GS66, making it a good fit if mobility is a priority for you. However, if you require high-end performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering work, the MSI Stealth GS66 is equipped with a more powerful graphics card and a higher refresh rate display, though it comes with a heftier price tag and is less portable due to its increased weight. The MSI also has better suitability for multitasking and demanding applications, thanks to its advanced processor and specialized features for gaming. Choose the HP for general use and better portability, or invest in the MSI for top-tier performance in gaming and professional tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good for general use
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.8
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS66, equipped with a higher-powered Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a display that has a high refresh rate, offers better gaming and 3D capabilities compared to the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", which has a less powerful AMD Radeon 680M GPU and a lower screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.2
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is equipped with an AMD Ryzen CPU and Radeon GPU, which handle engineering tasks well, and its screen has higher resolution and brightness for crisp visuals, aiding in design work, while being lighter for better portability. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS66 features a more powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, better suited for intensive engineering and design software, but it compromises on screen resolution and portability due to a heavier build.
Screen Quality
7.1
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS66 for software development, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP Dragonfly Pro and MSI Stealth GS66 both have displays with resolutions and brightness levels that are sufficient for everyday tasks and viewing documents, making them suitable for general use. For engineering and design, their screens offer wide color gamuts, ensuring that colors are accurately represented which is critical for professionals in these fields. However, due to their lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion in fast-paced visuals, these laptops may not provide the best experience for gaming and 3D applications where high frame rates are essential.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,718
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,718.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" excels in general use due to its higher screen brightness and better battery life, providing a clear and long-lasting user experience, while also scoring high in portability, making it ideal for on-the-go tasks. The MSI Stealth GS66, while also good for general use with a comparable CPU and RAM, emphasizes gaming with a high-refresh-rate screen and dedicated graphics, but it’s heavier and has shorter battery life, which could be less convenient for mobile users.
Content Creation
7.9
7.7
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 Stealth GS66 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.
Software Development
7.8
7.5
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Stealth GS66 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
8.0
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Stealth GS66 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 Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,718 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 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 | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
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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 Stealth GS66
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Florian Glaser | February 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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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