The HP Envy 17 is significantly less expensive and offers a good balance for general use with a longer battery life, making it suitable for activities like web browsing, office work, and media consumption. It is also more portable than the MSI Vector GP76. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76 is more expensive, but it excels in intensive tasks like 3D rendering, gaming, or engineering applications due to its superior graphics card and higher-performance processor. Although it has a shorter battery life and is less portable due to its weight, for tasks demanding high graphical processing and computing power, the MSI Vector GP76 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
8.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
8.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 is better suited for engineering and design use because it has a superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and double the RAM, which greatly enhances performance for intensive tasks compared to the HP Envy 17's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and lower RAM. While the HP Envy 17 also has a high-quality IPS display and is lighter, making it more portable, the Vector GP76's far superior specs make it more appropriate for demanding software typically used in engineering and design fields.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.0/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize a vivid display for browsing or document editing, the HP Envy 17 and MSI Vector GP76 offer high resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp and clear visuals. For engineering and design tasks where accurate color representation is crucial, both laptops have good color gamuts, making them suitable for professionals working with visual media. However, for gaming or 3D rendering, where the smoothness of motion is key, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which may result in less fluid visuals during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Envy 17 has good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 outshines the HP Envy 17 for general use with a higher RAM capacity and a more powerful graphics card, suited for multitasking and better visuals which could benefit a range of applications. However, the HP Envy 17 offers a longer battery life and better portability, making it a more convenient option for users on the go who need their device to last longer and be easier to carry.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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.
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How the HP Envy 17 and the MSI Vector GP76 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 Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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