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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Dragonfly Pro is more portable, has a decent battery life, and is more affordable, making it suitable for general use and light productivity tasks with its midrange price. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 is more expensive but offers top-notch performance for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful CPU and GPU. It has a larger, higher-resolution display but is heavier and has a lower battery life, making it less suitable for on-the-go use. Choose the HP for everyday tasks and mobility, or the MSI for high-end performance and specialized work, but be prepared for the tradeoff in portability and price. 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 Titan GT77
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan GT77 is somewhat better.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is great for general use because of its solid performance with a good processor and ample RAM, high-quality touchscreen display that's at an ideal size for portability, making it easy to carry with long battery life. Alternatively, the MSI Titan GT77 excels with a more powerful processor and a larger amount of RAM, a superior screen in terms of size and resolution which is better for visibility and detail but results in a heavier and bulkier form factor, making it less portable and with shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.5
10.0
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 outperforms the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its much more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU compared to the AMD Radeon 680M GPU in the HP, and the MSI's higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, which provides smoother visuals than the HP's 60 Hz. Additionally, the MSI Titan GT77's superior CPU and screen quality further augment its suitability for demanding applications beyond gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.6
10.0
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" with a more powerful CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a higher-resolution Mini LED screen, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks that require top-tier performance and graphics rendering. However, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers greater portability due to its smaller size and lower weight, along with a high screen quality suitable for mobile professionals, but it may not handle intensive engineering tasks as smoothly as the MSI Titan GT77.
Content Creation
7.9
9.1
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
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
9.7
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a balance of resolution, brightness, and panel type that meets the needs of everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Titan GT77 goes a step further, providing superior display with sharp resolution and wide color coverage essential for professional engineering and design work, but similarly falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't cater to the smooth motion needed in high-action scenes. When selecting a laptop, consider whether you prioritize a vivid display for productivity tasks and creative work or a smoother visual experience for gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$5,430
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Titan GT77 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 Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $5,430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
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 Titan GT77
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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