The HP Omen 15 offers better performance for gaming and intensive engineering tasks thanks to its superior graphics card, but it's heavier and may not last as long on battery as the MSI Prestige 15. The MSI Prestige 15 is more portable due to its lighter weight and offers a higher-quality keyboard and speakers, making it well-suited for general use and business applications. It also provides a longer battery life which is great for on-the-go use, but it falls short in performance for demanding 3D tasks and gaming when compared to the HP Omen 15. The choice depends on whether you prioritize gaming and high-performance tasks or portability and general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.3/10
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
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 15 is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, while the MSI Prestige 15 has a less powerful Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz. Although both laptops have similar CPUs and screen quality, the superior GPU and refresh rate on the HP Omen 15 provide a more fluid graphics experience, which is essential for gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 15 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA RTX GPU, which handle engineering and design software demands well, and has an IPS screen known for quality imaging, making it suitable for detailed design work. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15, while slightly less powerful with an Intel i5 CPU and NVIDIA GTX GPU, is lighter and more portable, offers similar RAM for multitasking, and also has an IPS display ensuring good screen quality for design 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
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Prestige 15 likely have high-resolution displays and adequate brightness, making them pleasant for general tasks like browsing or watching videos. For engineering and design, their panels probably cover a broad range of colors, which is essential for accuracy in visual projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they seem to lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced action, making their screens less optimal for those uses.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 and HP Omen 15 both have good portability, though the MSI Prestige 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Prestige 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
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Prestige 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 15 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.
Cost
$990
$1,044
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $990 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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How the HP Omen 15 and the MSI Prestige 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 MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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