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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Omen 15 offers a bigger 15.6-inch screen and is powered by an AMD Ryzen processor, which is complemented by an RTX 3070 graphics card, making it suitable for demanding applications, including gaming. It also has a robust battery capacity and a higher refresh rate, which is a plus for gaming. However, it's heavier and bulkier, so it's less convenient to carry around. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is much more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller 14-inch screen, advantageous if you move around a lot. It features the latest Intel processor and an RTX 4060 graphics card, which is capable of handling intensive tasks and is also geared towards creators and professionals who need good graphics performance. The Stealth also has a higher resolution screen, though in a slightly different aspect ratio, and offers a very high refresh rate, which can enhance the viewing experience. Both laptops have the same storage and RAM, come with Windows 11 Home, and are similarly priced, so your decision should hinge on the importance of screen size, portability, and whether you prioritize gaming performance or a machine tailored for professional creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Very good for engineering and design
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The HP Omen 15 is equipped with a capable AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU, suitable for demanding tasks, but the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers a more recent Intel CPU and a superior Nvidia GPU, which translates into higher performance for engineering and design work. Moreover, the MSI has a higher resolution and a better screen aspect ratio, enhancing visual clarity and workspace, while remaining lighter and hence more portable than the HP, despite a slightly lower battery life.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the HP Omen 15 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio both have panels that offer clear, crisp images and good brightness levels, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color gamut coverage, allowing for more accurate color representation which is crucial for tasks such as graphic design and photo editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can lead to less smooth visuals, which might not be ideal for fast-paced games or high-speed rendering where fluid motion is key.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and HP Omen 15 both have good portability, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$993
$1,432
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 15 offers solid performance for general use thanks to its capable processor and sufficient memory, coupled with a fairly good battery life and a display with reasonable color coverage, making it a reliable choice for routine tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, with a more recent and slightly more powerful processor, better screen resolution, and a higher color range, provides a sharper and more color-accurate display experience, but with a tradeoff in battery life; it's also more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size.
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.8
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and HP Omen 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The HP Omen 15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 and a screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, making it a solid choice for gaming and 3D applications, but the MSI Stealth 14 Studio steps up with a newer Nvidia RTX 4060 and a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, which may translate to smoother visuals in fast-paced games. While both laptops have high-quality IPS displays and capable CPUs, the Stealth's higher screen resolution and refresh rate give it a slight edge for gaming and 3D work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and HP Omen 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
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.6
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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 Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 15 | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$993 | $1,432 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.42 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.44" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70.9 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 Stealth 14 Studio
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Francisco Lahoz | June 2023
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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