The HP Envy x360 15" is a good choice if you prioritize portability, long battery life, and a lower price, which makes it suitable for general use and on-the-go tasks. It also has a touchscreen and a decent performance for everyday activities. However, if you need a laptop for more demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Titan GT77 offers better performance with a higher-resolution screen, stronger processor, and more powerful graphics card. It comes at a higher price, is heavier, and has a shorter battery life, which makes it less ideal for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
The HP Envy x360 15" offers a balance for general use with decent RAM and a capable CPU, along with a touchscreen, making it versatile for everyday tasks with moderate battery life but lower performance than the MSI variant. The MSI Titan GT77, on the other hand, provides a significant boost in performance with a powerful CPU and abundant RAM, excellent screen quality, and is designed for demanding tasks; however, it sacrifices portability and has a shorter battery life due to its larger screen and more robust hardware.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
10.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
10.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" is suited for engineering and design tasks within a convertible form factor that offers flexibility at the cost of possessing a less powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU compared to the MSI Titan GT77, which excels with top-tier components and screen quality, making it ideal for the most intensive engineering and design tasks. However, the MSI Titan GT77 is much heavier and less portable, which may limit its appeal for those who need to work on the go.
Content Creation
7.3/10
9.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 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
9.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Envy x360 15" offers an adequate display with decent resolution and brightness, but the MSI Titan GT77's superior panel type and higher resolution provide a sharper and more vibrant viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, the MSI Titan GT77 stands out due to its wider color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color representation crucial for professional work, while the HP falls short in this aspect. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops don't meet the ideal with their poor refresh rates, despite their resolution and panel types being acceptable, leading to less fluid motion which is key for such immersive experiences.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Envy x360 15" has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$5,430
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"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 Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy x360 15" or the MSI Titan GT77
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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