The HP Envy 17 is less expensive with a large 17.3-inch touchscreen great for general use and it has a longer battery life, making it suitable for casual tasks and some light graphic work. In contrast, the MSI GE66 Raider is a high-end choice with a more powerful processor and graphics card, more memory and storage, and a higher-resolution non-touch display, ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering applications; however, it's pricier and has a shorter battery life, which might limit its portability. Consider the HP Envy 17 for everyday tasks and affordability or the MSI GE66 Raider for performance-intensive work and gaming despite the added cost and reduced battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen and longer battery life, making it suitable for comfortable general use over extended periods, but with standard resolution and performance that fits everyday tasks. The MSI GE66 Raider, on the other hand, provides superior performance with a high-resolution display, more memory, and a powerful graphics card, beneficial for demanding applications and multitasking, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
8.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The HP Envy 17 offers modest gaming performance with its integrated graphics and standard screen refresh rate, making it adequate for casual gaming and less demanding 3D tasks. In contrast, the MSI GE66 Raider excels in gaming and 3D performance, equipped with a high-end dedicated graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, ensuring smooth, detailed gameplay and advanced 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
9.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider outshines the HP Envy 17 in engineering and design due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, a more powerful GPU, and a higher resolution display which offers better screen quality; however, it may be less portable and has a louder operating noise. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 offers greater battery life and is quieter, making it better suited for longer work sessions away from a power source and in noise-sensitive environments.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for content creation, while the HP Envy 17 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
7.5/10
8.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for software development, while the HP Envy 17 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
6.8/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Envy 17 is great for general use and engineering tasks because it has a high-resolution screen with ample brightness, but lacks the high refresh rates required for smooth gaming and 3D work. The MSI GE66 Raider excels in both general and engineering use due to its superior color gamut, providing vivid and accurate colors necessary for detailed design work, but its lower refresh rate might not suit the demands of high-speed gaming or 3D rendering. While both laptops offer high-quality displays for everyday and professional tasks, those prioritizing gaming or 3D modeling should look for options with faster screen refresh rates to ensure fluid motion and better overall experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality, while the HP Envy 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$3,199
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
"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 MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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