If you prioritize affordability and are satisfied with a capable but not top-tier performance for general use, the HP Envy 17 is a considerable option. It features a larger screen, but that also means it is heavier and less portable. On the other hand, if performance, particularly for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, is more important and you are willing to invest more, then the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is the better choice. It offers more power, a higher resolution display, and is significantly lighter, enhancing portability at the expense of a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The HP Envy 17 is well-suited for general use, offering a balanced combination of CPU performance, ample RAM, and a touch-enabled IPS screen for satisfactory visual quality; however, it is heavier and has shorter battery life than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which takes the edge with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, higher storage, and a superior OLED screen, adding to its portability and longer battery life, thus making it very good for general use.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
8.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers superior performance for engineering and design tasks due to its higher RAM capacity, more powerful GPU, and higher resolution OLED screen, which are crucial for intensive tasks and detailed visuals. In comparison, the HP Envy 17, while suitable for engineering, has lesser RAM, a less powerful integrated GPU, and a lower resolution screen, which might affect its capability in more demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 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.
For general use, the screen on the HP Envy 17 offers a balance of resolution and brightness, making it pleasant for everyday tasks, whereas the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo excels with higher brightness and sharper resolution, providing a crisper and more vibrant display. The Prestige 16, with its superior color gamut coverage, gives professionals in engineering and design the accuracy needed for their work, an area where the HP Envy 17 is just adequate. However, both laptops lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, leading to a less optimal experience in those fields.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and HP Envy 17 both have good portability, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and HP Envy 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy 17, with its integrated Iris Xe graphics, offers fair gaming and 3D performance suitable for less demanding tasks, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo benefits from a dedicated Intel Arc GPU, providing good performance for more graphically intensive games and 3D applications. Both have similar screen refresh rates, which are important for smooth visuals, but the Prestige 16's higher-resolution OLED screen offers superior screen quality, enhancing the gaming and 3D experience.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 16 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 16 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."
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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