If you prioritize battery life and a larger screen, the HP Envy 17 is better, but has a lower quality in gaming performance and portability compared to the MSI Cyborg 15. The Cyborg 15 has a higher refresh rate and dedicated graphics for gaming. The Envy 17 suits general use and has a better screen for colors and sharpness. Both have the same storage, but Envy 17 offers more RAM. The Cyborg 15 may better suit 3D/machine learning tasks with its graphics card. Envy 17 is preferable for business with its number pad and touchscreen. Both are similarly priced, so the choice depends on specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good overall build quality
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
7.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The MSI Cyborg 15 offers superior gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz compared to the HP Envy 17's Iris Xe GPU and 60Hz refresh rate. While both have high-quality IPS screens and capable CPUs, the advanced graphics processing unit and smoother visual experience provided by the MSI Cyborg 15 make it more suitable for such demanding tasks.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
6.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy 17 offers vibrant colors and sharp images due to its high resolution and brightness, making it excellent for everyday tasks and visual work like engineering and design, where accurate colors are critical. Despite this, its lower refresh rate means it may not render fast-moving scenes as smoothly, which is a drawback for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15 provides an adequate visual experience for both general use and creative tasks, but it may not excel in either due to its average color gamut coverage, and for gaming and 3D work, its screen quality is limited by the same lower refresh rate.
Cost
$1,000
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
The HP Envy 17 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use.
The HP Envy 17 is well-suited for general use with a powerful CPU, ample RAM for multitasking, and a large, high-quality touchscreen display, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the MSI Cyborg 15 provides good general performance with a capable CPU and dedicated graphics, a higher screen refresh rate, and is more portable due to its lighter weight, albeit with less RAM, potentially affecting heavy multitasking.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 and HP Envy 17 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Envy 17 is suited for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU and adequate RAM, which are essential for intensive tasks, plus a high-quality, large screen that benefits design work, although its GPU isn't as strong as gaming-oriented laptops.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy 17 and MSI Cyborg 15 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
7.5/10
7.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and MSI Cyborg 15 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Cyborg 15 and HP Envy 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy 17 to have good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair 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 Envy 17 and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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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