The HP Envy 17 is less expensive and offers a large 17.3-inch screen with a good battery life, suitable for general use and light entertainment. It's relatively portable for its size, has a numeric keypad, and performs well for everyday tasks. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx is more expensive but boasts superior performance for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. Its OLED display with higher resolution ensures vivid colors and sharp images, albeit with less battery life and a bit higher weight due to its powerful components and cooling system. If you value graphics and performance for demanding applications, the MSI is the better choice, whereas the HP is suitable for general productivity and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The HP Envy 17 offers a balance for general use with an adequate processor, plenty of RAM, a large screen with good resolution and touch capability, alongside reasonable battery life, making it a versatile choice that isn't too heavy to carry. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx features a powerful processor and top-tier graphics card that excel in performance but at the cost of shorter battery life and slightly reduced portability; it's particularly well-suited to tasks that demand high graphical processing like gaming or 3D modeling.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The HP Envy 17 is equipped with an integrated Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz IPS display, providing a satisfactory gaming and 3D experience within its limitations. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx features a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high-refresh-rate 240Hz OLED display, offering a more responsive and immersive experience ideal for intensive gaming and 3D activities.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
8.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The HP Envy 17's suitability for engineering and design is anchored by its capable CPU and integrated GPU, alongside a large IPS screen with touch capability, which favors design applications where screen real estate and touch interaction can be beneficial. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, in contrast, offers a stronger CPU, a high-end dedicated GPU, and an OLED display with higher resolution and refresh rate, making it ideal for more demanding engineering simulations and design tasks, while its increased portability, premium keyboard, and low operating noise enhance the overall user experience.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
9.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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, with its focus on high resolution and brightness, offers great visual clarity and comfort for everyday tasks and professional design work, but it lacks the high refresh rate crucial for the smooth visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx boasts superior display characteristics like resolution and color accuracy which are excellent for both daily use and color-critical engineering tasks, its shortfall in refresh rate detracts from the immersive experience demanded by gamers and 3D content creators. For users prioritizing media consumption, office tasks, or precision in design, both laptops excel, but those invested in gaming or 3D modeling should consider alternatives that cater specifically to high refresh rate needs.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy 17 to have good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Envy 17 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy 17 or the MSI Raider GE67Hx
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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