If you prioritize gaming or other graphically intense tasks and are looking for a more wallet-friendly option, the HP Omen 15 may suit your needs, despite its bulkier build and potentially shorter battery life. However, if your work involves content creation like video editing or graphic design and you require a laptop with a more color-accurate display and a lighter design for better portability, the MSI Creator M14 could justify its higher price point, though it may not match the gaming performance of the HP Omen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the HP Omen 15 and MSI Creator M14 screens offer clear, vibrant displays with resolutions that make text and images sharp, and brightness levels that allow easy viewing in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, the importance of accurate color reproduction means that both laptops fare well due to their ability to cover a wide range of colors within the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spaces, essential for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving visuals are common, the lower refresh rates on these screens may not provide the smoothest experience, as high refresh rates are crucial for such tasks.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 and HP Omen 15 both have good portability, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 and HP Omen 15 both have good build quality, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$993
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The HP Omen 15, with its gaming-oriented hardware, offers a robust CPU and ample RAM that handle everyday tasks with ease, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. In contrast, the MSI Creator M14, while also having a strong CPU and plenty of RAM for smooth general use, boasts superior screen quality and longer battery life, thus better suiting users who prioritize mobility and display fidelity over the gaming prowess of the HP.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
7.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Creator M14 are both good for gaming and AI.
The HP Omen 15's high-refresh-rate screen and powerful GPU make it ideal for smooth and immersive gaming experiences, as well as handling 3D tasks with ease. The MSI Creator M14, with its quality screen and capable GPU, also provides a solid choice for gaming and 3D work, though with a focus on content creation due to its color-accurate display and strong CPU performance.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The MSI Creator M14, with superior CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen quality, excels for demanding engineering and design tasks, ensuring smooth performance and vivid visuals. In contrast, the HP Omen 15, while competent, offers slightly less power and display fidelity, making it better for less intensive use, but it does have advantages like better portability and less operating noise for everyday environments.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 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
7.6/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and HP Omen 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.
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How the HP Omen 15 and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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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