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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the HP Envy x360 15" and MSI Modern 14 depends on your priorities. If you prefer a larger screen and longer battery life for tasks like browsing and multimedia, the HP Envy might suit you, plus it's a 2-in-1 with a touchscreen. On the other hand, if you require more storage and memory which are crucial for multitasking and complex applications, and you value a more portable and lightweight laptop, the MSI Modern 14 would be beneficial. Both have the same processor and integrated graphics, which means similar performance for general use and light gaming, but neither is ideal for heavy 3D work or intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.4
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
The MSI Modern 14 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the HP Envy x360 and MSI Modern 14 offer suitable screen resolution, panel types, and brightness, but they may not stand out when compared to higher-end displays with exceptional clarity and brightness. In engineering and design, their screens provide accurate enough colors but lack the wider color gamuts found in specialized monitors, which can be critical for precise color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops have slower refresh rates, leading to less fluid visuals, a drawback for fast-paced games and smooth 3D rendering where higher refresh rates are beneficial.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Modern 14 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Modern 14 has very good portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The MSI Modern 14 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
The HP Envy x360 15" is equipped with a decent processor and RAM for smooth multitasking in general use, and its larger screen with touch capability offers flexibility for different modes of use, though this slightly impacts its portability and battery life. The MSI Modern 14, on the other hand, provides a sharper display and a more lightweight design for enhanced portability, along with better onboard storage and double the RAM for potentially faster performance, at the cost of a lower battery life compared to the HP Envy.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The MSI Modern 14 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy x360 15" has a capable but not top-tier GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, which provides a decent gaming and 3D experience, but the screen quality and CPU performance are also factors to consider for overall smoothness and clarity. On the other hand, the MSI Modern 14 has similar GPU restrictions for high-end gaming and 3D work, and while it also offers a standard refresh rate with a fine screen quality and CPU, it may not handle more demanding tasks as effectively.
Engineering and Design
6.5
6.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Modern 14 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP Envy x360 15" may be suitable for design due to its larger screen and 2-in-1 flexibility but has less RAM and storage than the MSI Modern 14, which is more portable and has a higher screen resolution and clarity. Both have comparable CPUs and integrated GPUs, which are adequate for moderate engineering tasks, but with the MSI's superior RAM, it provides a smoother multitasking experience, making it slightly more favorable for complex engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.3
7.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy x360 15" and MSI Modern 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.2
7.1
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy x360 15" and MSI Modern 14 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.0
The HP Envy x360 15" and MSI Modern 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$430
$430
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the MSI Modern 14 costs $430.
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How the HP Envy x360 15" and the MSI Modern 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Envy x360 15" | MSI Modern 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$430 | $430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | 12.7'' x 8.7'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.43 lbs | 3.08 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.07" | 12.68" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.99" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 39 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 311 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP Envy x360 15"
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"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."
MSI Modern 14
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Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | October 2023
"The MSI Modern 14 is okay for school use. It's very compact, so it's easy to carry around. It has a sharp display, a spacious keyboard, and a reasonably large touchpad. Its Intel 13th Gen CPU and integrated graphics can handle general productivity tasks like text processing and web browsing; however, don't expect to do anything intensive like 3D modeling or physics simulations. Unfortunately, the battery lasts less than five hours of light use, and the display doesn't get bright enough to combat glare."
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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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