The HP Envy x360 15" is a budget-friendly option with a touchscreen and good battery life, making it suitable for general use and portability. It's lighter than the MSI Stealth GS77 and has a smaller screen size. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77 is priced higher but offers significantly better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its powerful processor and advanced graphics. Its larger screen and higher refresh rate are beneficial for intensive gaming and creative work, although it's heavier and less portable with a shorter battery life compared to the HP Envy x360 15". Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
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 1440
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
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
The HP Envy x360 15" is a convertible laptop suitable for general use due to its versatility, adequate processing power, and prolonged battery life, offering a balance between performance and portability. In contrast, the MSI Stealth GS77, while providing superior performance with a higher-quality screen and more memory, is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it ideal for more demanding tasks beyond general use.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" is less suitable for gaming and 3D tasks due to its integrated AMD graphics and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, whereas the MSI Stealth GS77 excels with its high-performing Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, providing a smoother and more immersive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 outperforms the HP Envy x360 15" in engineering and design primarily due to its more powerful CPU, higher RAM capacity, and superior GPU, which are critical for complex tasks and rendering, as well as a higher resolution and more color-accurate screen which is vital for detailed work. The HP Envy is more portable and has a touchscreen, but its modest performance components and lower screen quality make it less suited for intensive engineering applications compared to the MSI which, despite being bulkier and having shorter battery life, offers a considerably better performance for demanding usage.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 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 balance for daily tasks with its respectable resolution and brightness and adequates for engineering due to its satisfactory color coverage, but for gaming, it lacks the high refresh rates, causing less fluid motion. The MSI Stealth GS77 excels in both general and engineering uses, providing crisp details with its higher resolution and excellent color reproduction for precise designs, but its lower refresh rate hinders gaming performance, where quick screen updates are essential. When choosing between the two, consider whether everyday work, technical precision, or gaming is your priority; the HP is modest across the board but may fall short for gaming, while the MSI shines for work-related tasks but may not satisfy avid gamers.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 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
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 GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
$2,499
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
"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 GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy x360 15" or the MSI Stealth GS77
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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