The HP Omen 15, designed for gaming, offers robust performance suitable for demanding tasks and games but is bulkier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, on the other hand, is lighter and offers longer battery life, ideal for on-the-go use and general productivity, but it may not handle intensive gaming or heavy applications as well as the HP Omen. Consider the primary use: if it's gaming or high-performance needs, go for the HP Omen; if it's mobility and general use, the MSI Prestige is a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The HP Omen 15, with a high-end GPU and a fast screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D tasks, performing smoothly under heavy graphics load, making it ideal for those specific demands. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while still capable due to a decent CPU and screen quality, offers less gaming and 3D performance due to a less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, catering instead to users prioritizing portability and other non-gaming tasks.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Omen 15's display offers sufficient resolution and brightness for daily tasks and professional design work, where color accuracy and a wide color gamut are essential, yet its lower refresh rate makes it less optimal for gaming and 3D modeling where smooth motion is key. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo provides excellent color reproduction and clarity for both general use and tasks requiring precise color detail like engineering and design, but, like the HP, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a less than ideal refresh rate. These distinctions are crucial when choosing a laptop based on whether the primary use will be productivity, creative tasks, or entertainment and gaming.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$993
$1,280
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo stands out with its high screen quality, lightweight design, and long battery life, making it exceptionally portable and great for everyday tasks, while the HP Omen 15 offers robust CPU and RAM capabilities making it suitable for more demanding applications but at the expense of portability and battery life. Comparatively, the HP has an edge in performance for intensive tasks, but the MSI Prestige provides a better balance for general use with its combination of display, build quality, and sustained performance for daily activities.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The HP Omen 15, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality GPU, excels at demanding engineering tasks and visual design, while the crisp screen enhances detailed work. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while still adept at handling engineering software due to its capable CPU and sufficient RAM, offers greater portability, a high-quality keyboard, and less noise, making it ideal for professionals on the move who also prioritize comfort and a quieter working environment.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and HP Omen 15 both have good 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 Prestige 13 AI Evo 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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