Choosing the HP Envy x360 15" means prioritizing affordability and better battery life, suitable for general use with modest performance needs. If you prefer a laptop with superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, along with a higher quality display and the cost is not a primary concern, the MSI Creator Z16P would be a better fit, despite it being heavier and having a shorter battery life. The MSI's display is also sharper and better for tasks needing color accuracy, like photo editing. Both feature touchscreens, but portability and budget-friendliness lean towards the HP, while power and premium features lean towards the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use, though the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The MSI Creator Z16P is considered good for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which is more powerful than the HP Envy x360 15's AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 graphics, and its higher screen refresh rate, allowing for smoother visuals. The HP Envy, while serviceable for casual gaming and 3D applications, is more constrained by its less capable GPU and standard refresh rate, which does not support as fluid motion as the MSI Creator’s display.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The MSI Creator Z16P excels in CPU, RAM, and GPU performance which makes it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, also offering a high-quality screen for detailed visual work. On the other hand, the HP Envy x360 15" has modest specs in these areas, making it only fair for such tasks; yet, it is lighter which enhances portability and has a good balance of keyboard and speaker quality and operating noise.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for content creation, though the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat better.
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
6.2/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Envy x360 offers a screen that balances clarity and brightness which is adequate for everyday tasks, whereas the MSI Creator Z16P provides a sharper, brighter display, enhancing the user experience for activities like browsing and video streaming. The MSI Creator Z16P's very good screen quality with a broader range of colors suits professional engineering and design work where precision in color representation is crucial. For Gaming and 3D applications, though, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness of fast-paced visuals compared to models with higher refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 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
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$430
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
The MSI Creator Z16P and HP Envy x360 15" 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" and MSI Creator Z16P both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Envy x360 15" and the MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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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