The HP Envy x360 is more budget-friendly and offers longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and on-the-go productivity with its touchscreen feature. In contrast, the MSI Stealth GS66, although higher-priced, delivers superior performance, especially for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, thanks to its powerful processor and graphics card. It also has a higher refresh rate display which is great for fast-motion activities such as gaming. Keep in mind, however, that the MSI has shorter battery life, which could affect portability and usage time away from power sources. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
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
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" has a less powerful integrated AMD GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it only fair for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the MSI Stealth GS66 includes a high-end Nvidia GPU and a much higher screen refresh rate, providing a significantly improved experience for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.2/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" offers moderate performance suitable for less demanding engineering and design tasks, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and integrated Vega graphics, alongside a high-resolution touchscreen display that may benefit creative work, but may not handle more intensive tasks as efficiently as higher-end options.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 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" likely has decent resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing; however, its color gamut may not be wide enough for high-level engineering and design work, and its refresh rate may be too low for smooth gameplay in 3D environments. The MSI Stealth GS66 probably boasts a screen with higher brightness and a better color range, aiding professional design work, yet remains less optimal for gaming due to an insufficient refresh rate. In contrast, screens designed for gaming typically prioritize very high refresh rates along with good resolution and panel types that respond quickly to provide an immersive experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
$1,718
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,718.
The MSI Stealth GS66 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
The HP Envy x360 15" is praised for its versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible with a touch screen, providing a good balance of performance and battery life for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 offers high-end processing power ideal for demanding applications, with superior screen color coverage and refresh rate, at the cost of lower battery life and slightly higher weight, making it less portable. Both laptops have suitable screen quality and performance for general use, but the Envy x360 leans towards longer usability on the go, and the Stealth GS66 towards performance and gaming, each excelling in their area while compromising slightly on battery life and portability, respectively.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS66 and HP Envy x360 15" 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
7.2/10
7.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" and MSI Stealth GS66 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 Stealth GS66 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."
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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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