The HP Envy x360 15" is a more budget-friendly choice with a larger 15.6" screen, serving well as both a laptop and a convertible tablet. It's equipped with an AMD Ryzen processor integrated with Vega 7 graphics, making it suitable for everyday tasks, light photo editing and casual gaming. However, if you need more power for intensive tasks such as engineering applications, 3D modeling, or gaming, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio provides more robust performance with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics, albeit with a smaller 14" screen. It's important to note that the MSI Stealth, while more portable due to its lesser weight, typically has a higher cost compared to the HP Envy. Additionally, the MSI's higher-resolution screen and gaming-grade graphics will usually mean shorter battery life compared to the HP, which may impact its suitability for all-day use without a charger. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" has an integrated GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, which provides an adequate but less potent gaming and 3D experience. Conversely, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is equipped with a more powerful dedicated Nvidia GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing performance for gaming and 3D activities.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" is equipped with an AMD processor and integrated graphics, making it suitable for basic engineering tasks, and it has a touchscreen for versatility in design work, but it may struggle with more demanding software due to its lower memory and storage capacity.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the HP Envy x360's fair screen quality stems from its adequate resolution and brightness, but the screen might not be as vibrant or crisp as other options. In engineering and design, its fair quality is due to commendable color accuracy and range, though it might not fully meet the high standards required for professional color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D tasks, its lower refresh rate leads to poor screen quality, as it cannot render fast-moving images as smoothly as screens designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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.
Cost
$430
$1,432
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and HP Envy x360 15" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and HP Envy x360 15" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the HP Envy x360 15" and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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."
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy x360 15" or the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
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.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
100,095
Recommendations made
21,688
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.