The HP Envy x360 15" is a budget-friendly option with good general use capabilities, a touchscreen, and longer battery life, making it suitable for everyday tasks and offers more portability. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 17, while more expensive, delivers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering tasks, and gaming, but it has a shorter battery life and is less portable due to its larger size and weight. If you require a high-performance machine and can handle less portability, go for the MSI Stealth 17; if you prefer a more affordable, portable laptop for general use, the HP Envy x360 15" is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for general use, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
The HP Envy x360 15" is considered good for general use due to its adequate CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, a high-quality IPS touchscreen, and better portability with satisfactory battery life and a lighter frame, which may appeal to those who prioritize versatility and on-the-go usage. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 17 is rated very good for general use because of its significantly more powerful CPU, ample RAM which enable it to handle more demanding tasks with ease, a higher resolution IPS display for sharper visuals, although it is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it better suited for users who require top-tier performance and do not mind limited mobility.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 17 excels in gaming and 3D due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 240, delivering superior graphics performance and smoother visuals compared to the HP Envy x360 15", which comes with a lower-tier AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 GPU and a refresh rate of 60.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
9.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" is designed with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Vega 7 GPU, sufficient for fair performance in engineering and design, whereas the MSI Stealth 17 is equipped with a more powerful Intel i9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU, offering excellent capabilities for such demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.8/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for content creation, while the HP Envy x360 15" 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
7.2/10
8.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for software development, while the HP Envy x360 15" 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
6.2/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Envy x360 15" offers a satisfactory visual experience for typical tasks and productivity with its decent resolution and brightness, but it may not cover a wide range of colors preferred by professionals in design and engineering. The MSI Stealth 17 stands out with higher resolution and brightness, along with better color accuracy, catering well to the demands of engineering and design work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications because they lack high refresh rates which are essential for smooth motion and a more immersive experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 17 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and HP Envy x360 15" both have good build quality, though the MSI Stealth 17 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$430
$3,899
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the MSI Stealth 17 costs $3,899.
"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."
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy x360 15" or the MSI Stealth 17
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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