If you're sensitive to price and prefer a larger screen for more comfortable viewing or multitasking, the HP Envy 17 is a solid choice; however, if you require something that's more portable and offers higher performance, particularly for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, you might appreciate the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo despite its higher cost. The Prestige also generally offers better battery life, making it more suitable for use on the go. Keep in mind the smaller screen on the Prestige if screen real estate is important for your work or entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
Laptops like the HP Envy 17 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo have displays with qualities that serve general use and engineering well due to their high resolution and brightness, which enhance visibility and clarity, and their wide color gamuts that ensure accurate color representation for detailed design work. However, their likely lower refresh rates compared to gaming-specific laptops can make them less ideal for 3D and gaming, where fluid motion and quick screen updates are crucial for an immersive experience. The panel type in both laptops provides the necessary sharpness and viewing angles for professional and casual use but doesn't deliver the high refresh rates gamers usually seek.
Portability
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with its more powerful CPU and RAM, ensures smoother multitasking and efficiency for demanding applications compared to the HP Envy 17, making it very good for general use. Additionally, the Prestige's high screen quality, longer battery life, and lighter design enhance portability and visual experience, while the Envy, with its larger screen, may offer more comfortable viewing but is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and HP Envy 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy 17, with its larger screen and GPU, offers an immersive viewing experience for gaming and 3D tasks, but may not have the highest refresh rate for smooth gameplay. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while more portable and equipped with a capable CPU, also doesn't feature a high refresh rate screen, which is important for fluid visuals in fast-paced games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
7.8/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and HP Envy 17 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Envy 17 offers a large screen with high resolution, which is great for design and multitasking, alongside powerful CPU and GPU capabilities required for engineering software; however, its size can make it less portable. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while more portable and equipped with a high-quality keyboard, might not provide the same level of visual detail due to its smaller screen size, yet it still maintains a strong CPU and sufficient RAM to handle engineering tasks effectively.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.0/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be 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
7.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and HP Envy 17 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
8.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 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
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and HP Envy 17 both have 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 Envy 17 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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."
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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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