The HP Omen 15, being on the higher end of the price spectrum, offers better overall performance, making it suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It has more storage and memory, a more powerful AMD processor, and a superior Nvidia RTX GPU with ray tracing and DLSS. Additionally, it has a higher refresh rate display and better battery life, which are conducive for both gaming and productivity.
In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin is less expensive and more lightweight, promoting greater portability. However, it has lower storage, less memory, an older Intel processor, and a less powerful Nvidia GPU without ray tracing or DLSS, making it less suited for demanding applications. It has a slower refresh rate on its display and a shorter battery life, which might be less ideal for prolonged gaming sessions or intensive tasks. The MSI's lower specifications suggest that it's more appropriate for general use or less demanding games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the HP Omen 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 stands out for general use due to its higher-end CPU, greater RAM, and more vivid screen quality, along with a substantial battery life, which together deliver a more robust and enjoyable user experience. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin, while more portable and somewhat quieter, falls short with a less powerful CPU, less RAM, a less impressive display in terms of color and brightness, and shorter battery life, which may affect multitasking and prolonged use.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin 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
7.9/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 is good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 is superior for engineering and design due to its robust AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU, complemented by its quality IPS display; these features collectively serve demanding applications and multitasks better. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin, while more portable and with a quieter operating noise, has a less powerful Intel CPU, less RAM, a lower-tier Nvidia GTX GPU, and a less vivid screen, which makes it less suited for intensive workloads.
Content Creation
7.8/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 is good for content creation, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
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
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
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 is good for software development, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
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
7.3/10
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the HP Omen 15 stands out with its higher resolution and brightness, providing clearer images and better visibility, while the MSI GF63 Thin offers adequate but less impressive display characteristics. In engineering and design, the HP Omen 15 offers a wider color range, making it suitable for color-sensitive work, whereas the MSI GF63 Thin's color gamut is less extensive, affecting color accuracy. For 3D and gaming, the HP Omen 15’s lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to laptops with higher refresh rates, and although the MSI GF63 Thin also has a modest refresh rate, its reduced screen quality is generally more noticeable across all uses.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The HP Omen 15 has good build quality, while the MSI GF63 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$993
$599
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
"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."
"If you leave aside the meagre port selection (no card reader, no DisplayPort, no Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1 Gen2), the fan control that could be improved (idle mode!) and the relatively dark and slow display, the MSI GF63 Thin 9SC does not have any major weaknesses. The 15-inch gamer is compact, has a low weight and offers a good price-to-performance ratio, which should please gamers that are looking for both a portable and an affordable gaming notebook. Input devices, battery life, case quality and performance are all appropriate for this purchase price."
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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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