The HP Omen 15 is less expensive and offers a high-performance GPU, making it a strong contender for intensive gaming and engineering tasks, however, it's heavier and has a conventional 16:9 aspect ratio screen with a lower resolution and pixel density. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs more but brings enhanced portability with its lighter weight and higher battery capacity. It features a touchscreen with a sharper image due to higher resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio, which is preferable for general use and productivity. So, if gaming and budget are your priorities, the HP Omen 15 is more suitable, whereas if you value portability and a better screen for general and business use, consider the MSI Summit E16 Flip. 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 Summit E16 Flip
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Summit E16 Flip is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a high refresh rate screen, making it ideal for gaming and 3D applications, though its refresh rate is lower than that of the MSI Summit E16 Flip. Conversely, the MSI Summit E16 Flip, while having a less powerful RTX 3050 Ti GPU, offers a higher screen refresh rate and a higher resolution display, which enhances gaming and 3D visuals.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP Omen 15's screen offers satisfactory resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate can hinder the fluidity required for immersive gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Summit E16 Flip excels in providing vibrant colors and high resolution, which benefits both daily computing and design tasks that demand accuracy in color representation, but like the HP, its refresh rate may not meet the demands of high-frame-rate gaming or 3D modeling where smooth motion is key. Neither laptop's display is optimized for gaming or 3D work, emphasizing the importance of a quicker refresh rate in those areas, which these screens lack.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and HP Omen 15 both have good portability, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$993
$1,413
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Summit E16 Flip are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 15 offers a robust AMD Ryzen CPU and a high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU, suitable for heavy tasks with decent battery life but at the expense of portability due to its weight and size. In contrast, the MSI Summit E16 Flip features a high-resolution touchscreen for sharp visuals and better portability thanks to its lighter weight and compact form, complemented by strong Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU performance but with slightly lesser battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Summit E16 Flip are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 15 offers a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, making it suitable for demanding engineering applications, but it's heavier and not as portable. The MSI Summit E16 Flip, while also strong in performance with an Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, provides the added flexibility of a 2-in-1 convertible design with a high-resolution touchscreen, catering to those who prioritize versatility and screen quality without compromising too much on graphics performance.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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 Summit E16 Flip 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 Summit E16 Flip 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 Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."
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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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