For those who need a laptop primarily for gaming or graphically intensive tasks, the HP Omen 15, with its powerful AMD processor and Nvidia graphics, could be a better choice due to higher gaming and graphics performance, though it is heavier and bulkier. However, if your priority is productivity, especially with creative or engineering software, the MSI Prestige 16 might suit you better since it offers a higher-resolution display and a more color-accurate screen, along with a more portable design and better battery life. Both options have similar storage capacities, but the MSI provides twice the memory, which could be beneficial for multitasking and demanding applications. 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 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
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 16 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.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 is 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
8.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for software development, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
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
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 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 and MSI Prestige 16 both offer panels with desirable resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general use with clear and vivid displays. For engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction essential for those fields. However, their screens have lower refresh rates, which diminishes their appeal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother visual performance is key.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 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
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 16 and HP Omen 15 both have good portability, though the MSI Prestige 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$993
$1,611
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 16 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The HP Omen 15 offers a robust CPU and RAM setup, suitable for a decent general-use experience, and it's significantly lighter making it more portable, but it falls short in screen quality and battery life compared to the MSI Prestige 16, which not only has a superior display and longer battery life but also doubles the RAM, enhancing its performance for more demanding tasks. However, with the MSI Prestige 16, you might experience a bit less portability due to its slightly heavier build.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 outperforms the HP Omen 15 in engineering and design use mainly due to its superior CPU, doubled RAM capacity, and higher resolution and color accurate screen, making it very suitable for demanding tasks and precision work. However, the HP Omen 15, with its dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, still performs admirably, especially in GPU-intensive tasks, and benefits from a slightly better battery life and gaming laptop appearance.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 16 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 16 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 16 Evo: 2023's best value 16” thin & light laptop with i7-13700H. One of the top choices for professionals and students seeking a high-performance, portable computing solution in 2023. While the MSI Prestige 16 Evo A13M may not boast the most striking design compared to some other 16" options, its relatively "safe" styling lends itself well to professional and educational environments. Significantly, it doesn't compromise on essential features like port selection or cooling performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient thermal management. The 16 Evo A13M offers an excellent combination of performance, portability, and functionality, making it a compelling choice for professionals and students alike."
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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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