The HP Envy 17 is less expensive and offers good performance for general use with a longer battery life, ideal if you're looking for value and aren't concerned with the highest specs. The MSI Stealth GS77, however, has superior performance suited for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, as well as intensive gaming but at a higher price. While both laptops have the same screen size, the Stealth offers a higher resolution and refresh rate which is beneficial for fast motion and sharper images, but this also results in a heavier system with a shorter battery life. The Stealth is more portable than the Envy, but it's still not the most portable option available. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The HP Envy 17 offers a balance of performance with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, alongside a high-quality touchscreen, but its average battery life and less portability may limit on-the-go use. In contrast, the MSI Stealth GS77 boasts a stronger CPU, double the RAM, a superior screen with higher resolution and refresh rate for smoother visuals, and better heat management, making it very good for general use, but its heftier weight and shorter battery life make it less ideal for frequent travel.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers a more advanced Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which makes it very good for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 has a less powerful Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate, making it fair for the same tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
8.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 outperforms the HP Envy 17 in engineering and design due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher amount of RAM, both crucial for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering and complex simulations. While the Envy 17 offers adequate performance for engineering with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, the Stealth GS77's superior hardware excels in screen quality, thanks to a higher resolution display, making it very good for detailed design work; however, its greater weight reduces portability compared to the lighter Envy 17.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 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 offers sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and its panel type ensures clear images, but its relatively low refresh rate hampers gaming performance. The MSI Stealth GS77's very good screen quality for both general use and engineering comes from a combination of high resolution, brightness, and wide color gamuts, making it ideal for detailed and color-accurate work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops' screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for the smooth rendering of fast-moving visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 has 6 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 GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
$2,499
$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 GS77 costs $2,499.
"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 GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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