The HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen, touch functionality, and a robust onboard graphics, better suited for general use and tasks that benefit from a larger display with touch capabilities, but it's heavier, making it less portable than the MSI Prestige 15. The MSI Prestige 15, on the other hand, features a dedicated graphics card which provides better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning or gaming, and is lighter with a better battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go users who need a balance between performance and portability. Consider your primary needs: screen size and touch capability for general use with the HP, versus graphics performance and portability with the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 15.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
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Key differences
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
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for software development.
The HP Envy 17 and MSI Prestige 15 both offer panels with high resolution and brightness, making them well-suited for general tasks like web browsing and video streaming. With a focus on color accuracy, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, which are essential for professionals in engineering and design for precise color work. However, for 3D applications and gaming, the screen quality is less ideal due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals during fast-paced movements or animations.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 and HP Envy 17 both have good portability, though the MSI Prestige 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The HP Envy 17 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and MSI Prestige 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy 17 is equipped with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which allows for only moderate gaming and 3D performance. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15 includes a dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU with the same screen refresh rate, offering better graphics performance for gaming and 3D tasks but may still struggle with high-end gaming demands.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
7.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Envy 17 with an Intel i7 CPU, integrated graphics, and a larger 17.3-inch display is well-suited for demanding engineering tasks, while the MSI Prestige 15 includes a dedicated Nvidia graphics card and more compact form, making it ideal for design work that requires graphic performance and portability. Although both have ample RAM for multitasking, the Envy 17's screen has better brightness, but the Prestige 15 offers a better color range, and both units are not as portable as smaller laptops, with the Prestige 15 being lighter and therefore more travel-friendly.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy 17 and MSI Prestige 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
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Envy 17 and MSI Prestige 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 Prestige 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 15 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.
Cost
$1,000
$1,044
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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How the HP Envy 17 and the MSI Prestige 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 MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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