When deciding between the HP Envy x360 15" and the MSI Titan 18 HX, consider that the HP is more budget-friendly and offers good performance for everyday tasks and portability, while the MSI is a high-end machine designed for demanding applications like gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering software, but it’s significantly larger and heavier, which makes it less convenient to carry around. The MSI's shorter battery life makes it less suitable for use on the go compared to the HP, which typically offers longer battery life for everyday productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Excellent for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
The HP Envy x360 15" offers a balance between everyday tasks and mobility with decent CPU performance and RAM, along with a high-quality screen, while maintaining better battery life and being easier to carry around. On the other hand, the MSI Titan 18 HX, with its superior CPU and larger RAM, excels in speed and multitasking for more demanding applications but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, although it also boasts a high-quality display and ample storage but is heavier and noisier, which can affect its comfort during long sessions.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
9.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" has a modest GPU and standard screen refresh rate making it suitable for casual gaming and basic 3D work, while the MSI Titan 18 HX is equipped with a top-tier GPU and high refresh rate display, delivering superior performance for demanding gaming and 3D applications. However, the stronger CPU and better screen quality of the MSI also contribute to its excellence in these areas, although to a lesser extent than the GPU and refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
9.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The MSI Titan 18 HX outperforms the HP Envy x360 in engineering and design tasks due to its superior CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities, which are crucial for such demanding applications, along with a higher quality screen that enhances visualization of detailed work. While the HP Envy x360 offers better portability and may have sufficient keyboard, speaker quality, and lower operating noise, it falls behind in the key performance areas that are very important for engineering and design software.
Content Creation
7.3/10
9.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent 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
8.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
9.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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 everyday tasks with its decent resolution and brightness but lacks the wider color coverage needed for precision in engineering and design; meanwhile, it falls short for gaming and 3D because of a low refresh rate. The MSI Titan 18 HX, with its superior screen, excels in displaying sharp images and vibrant colors critical for engineering and design work, due to its high resolution and extensive color gamut coverage. However, the refresh rate, vital for smooth motion in gaming and 3D applications, is not optimized in this model, affecting the experience in those areas.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The HP Envy x360 15" has good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
$4,800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,800.
"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."
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy x360 15" or the MSI Titan 18 HX
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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