The HP Envy 17 is significantly less expensive with decent specifications for general use, providing solid performance for everyday tasks. It has a touchscreen, which might appeal to those who prefer interactive use or creative work. The MSI Stealth 17, on the other hand, is much pricier but offers superior hardware for high-end gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering and machine learning tasks; it has a more powerful processor, a top-tier graphics card, and a higher resolution and refresh rate display, which do not support touch input. However, the MSI is heavier and less portable, and its battery life won't last as long as the HP's during typical use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The MSI Stealth 17 leads in general use primarily due to a more robust CPU and a greater amount of RAM, enhancing performance, as well as having a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, even though it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the HP Envy 17. Furthermore, the MSI's superior keyboard, speaker quality, and heat management add to its higher rating, despite its higher weight and slightly lower portability rating compared to the HP Envy 17, which still provides a decent balance for general use at a more manageable weight and longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
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
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 17, with a high-performance GPU and rapid screen refresh rate, outshines the HP Envy 17 in gaming and 3D applications, offering smoother graphics and better gameplay. While both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the superior graphics card and refresh rate on the MSI make it a more suitable choice for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
9.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The MSI Stealth 17 is considered excellent for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i9 processor, significantly higher RAM capacity, and superior Nvidia RTX GPU, which offer high performance for intensive tasks and graphical work. In contrast, the HP Envy 17 is rated as good with its lower-tier Intel i7 processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics, which still deliver adequate power for engineering software but may not handle heavy workloads as smoothly.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.8/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 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
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 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
8.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 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 provides a nice balance for everyday tasks and professional design work with its high-resolution and bright display, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for smooth 3D gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 17's sharp, bright screen covers a wide range of colors, making it excellent for precision in engineering and design; however, its refresh rate also falls short for gaming enthusiasts looking for fluid motion in fast-paced games. Both laptops have displays that work well for the vivid detail and color accuracy needed for general use and creative projects, but gamers should consider other options for the best gaming experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 17 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy 17 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and HP Envy 17 both have good build quality, though the MSI Stealth 17 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$3,899
$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 Stealth 17 costs $3,899.
"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 Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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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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