The HP Omen 15, although it may be pricier, offers a more robust experience for demanding tasks like intensive gaming, engineering, and 3D/machine learning, with greater storage and RAM, as well as a more powerful processor and GPU. It's also suitable for regular use but is somewhat heavier than the MSI Cyborg 15, potentially affecting portability. Conversely, the MSI Cyborg 15 is more affordable and lighter, which could make it attractive for general use and daily commuting. However, its performance, while ample for usual tasks, might fall short during resource-heavy activities and it has less storage and RAM compared to the HP Omen 15. Both have a similar screen size and quality, without touch capabilities, but the HP has a longer battery life. Thus, if cost and portability are your main considerations, go for the MSI, but if you need higher performance and better gaming or engineering capabilities, consider the HP. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
The MSI Cyborg 15 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 15 is solid for general use with more RAM and storage, a powerful AMD processor, and impressive battery life, making it well-equipped for multitasking and longer work sessions. In contrast, the MSI Cyborg 15 is lighter and thus more portable, with a slightly better heat management, but with less RAM and storage, which may limit performance for heavy-duty tasks.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen 15 offers a display with high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use, and it covers a wide color gamut, crucial for engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is important. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, which benefit from smoother visuals. Meanwhile, the MSI Cyborg 15's fair screen quality in all areas suggests average performance across resolution, brightness, and color gamut, without excelling in the high refresh rates desirable for gaming and 3D work.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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.
Cost
$993
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
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
7.9/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 15 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, RTX 3070 GPU, and high-quality 15.6-inch IPS display, balancing performance with screen clarity. The MSI Cyborg 15 is designed for similar tasks but details on its comparable components were not provided; both devices prioritize performance and screen quality over portability, which is a secondary consideration.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Cyborg 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
7.6/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Cyborg 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
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Cyborg 15 and HP Omen 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 15 to have good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Omen 15 and the MSI Cyborg 15 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."
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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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