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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Omen 15 is more suitable for multitasking and processor-intensive tasks due to its AMD Ryzen 7 processor, and it comes with a larger built-in storage space. However, the MSI GP66 Leopard boasts a stronger graphics card with its Nvidia RTX 3080, which could offer superior gaming and graphical performance. Both have high refresh rate displays and similar physical size and weight, but if battery life is important, note that the HP Omen’s battery is slightly larger, which may translate into longer usage between charges. For those who prioritize future-proof connectivity, the MSI has a newer Thunderbolt port. Choose the HP Omen 15 for heavy multitasking and storage needs, or the MSI GP66 Leopard for cutting-edge gaming or graphic-intensive work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
7.5
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the MSI GP66 Leopard for software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize accuracy in colors for tasks like photo editing or graphic design, both HP Omen 15 and MSI GP66 Leopard have displays with good color coverage essential for engineering and design work. However, if your work involves gaming or 3D modeling, the lower refresh rates on these laptops might lead to less smooth visuals, which can be a drawback. For everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, or watching videos, the resolution and brightness of these laptops will deliver a pleasant experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI GP66 Leopard 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.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The MSI GP66 Leopard has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$993
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The HP Omen 15 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 15 and MSI GP66 Leopard both provide strong general-use capabilities with their substantial RAM and high-quality CPUs, ensuring smooth multitasking and performance. However, the HP Omen 15 offers longer battery life and a higher degree of portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard boasts a slightly better screen quality and speaker system, but with a reduced battery lifespan and somewhat less portability.
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.8
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard and HP Omen 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The HP Omen 15's Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and 144Hz screen refresh rate make it a solid choice for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI GP66 Leopard provides enhanced gaming performance with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, though both have equal screen refresh rates. Screen quality and CPU are also important; both models have comparable screen attributes and capable CPUs, but the superior GPU in the MSI may offer better performance for the most demanding games and tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GP66 Leopard and HP Omen 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 15, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, provides robust processing and graphical power, paired with a high-capacity battery and quality screen, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design work. The MSI GP66 Leopard boasts a high-performing Intel CPU and more advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, delivering great computing and visual performance for complex tasks, though it has a slightly lesser battery capacity compared to HP's offering and scores lower in terms of portability.
Content Creation
7.8
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and MSI GP66 Leopard 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
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and MSI GP66 Leopard 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 15 to have good portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Omen 15 and the MSI GP66 Leopard compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 15 | MSI GP66 Leopard |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$993 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.42 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.44" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70.9 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP Omen 15
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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"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."
MSI GP66 Leopard
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Christian Hintze | December 2021
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
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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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