When choosing between the HP Envy x360 and the MSI Stealth, consider how you'll use the laptop. The HP Envy is more budget-friendly and versatile for everyday tasks with good portability, but if you need advanced graphics for 3D design, machine learning, or gaming, the more expensive MSI Stealth offers superior performance but is heavier, affecting portability. The Envy's battery life is typically longer, making it convenient for on-the-go usage, while the MSI's higher power consumption may require more frequent charging. Select the HP for general use or the MSI for specialized, high-performance applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
The HP Envy x360 15" with its balanced CPU performance, adequate RAM, and high screen quality is easily portable and has a strong battery life, making it reliable for everyday tasks. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, while offering top-notch CPU and abundant RAM for more demanding applications, provides superior screen quality but is less portable and has shorter battery life, which may not be as suitable for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" has a less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate which makes it only serviceable for gaming and 3D tasks, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio boasts a high-end GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, enhancing its capability to handle demanding games and 3D applications more smoothly. The Envy's CPU and screen quality are decent but don't match the Stealth's performance, which, combined with its superior GPU and refresh rate, provides a significantly better experience for gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
9.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" offers a balance of CPU, RAM, and GPU suitable for lighter engineering tasks, with added benefits of being more portable and having a quality keyboard, but it may fall short for more demanding design software due to its screen and performance limitations. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with its superior CPU, abundant RAM, and advanced GPU, excels in engineering and design scenarios with its high-quality screen, but with the trade-off of lower portability and potentially higher operating noise.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.2/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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's fair screen quality for general use reflects adequate resolution and brightness but might fall short on outstanding clarity or vibrancy that some users desire. For engineering and design, its fair quality indicates it sufficiently covers color gamuts, ensuring color accuracy, but doesn't excel compared to higher-end panels. Lastly, its poor screen quality for gaming and 3D is due to a lower refresh rate that fails to provide the smooth visuals critical for fast-paced action and rendering.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Envy x360 15" has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
$2,900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
"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."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy x360 15" or the MSI Stealth 18 AI 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.
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