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Updated March 21, 2024·
When choosing between the HP Omen 15 and the MSI Titan 18 HX, consider that the HP Omen 15 is more affordable and easier to carry, suitable for general use and mainstream gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Titan 18 HX, despite being heavier and more expensive, offers superior performance for demanding tasks like 3D modeling, advanced video editing, and high-end gaming. If you prioritize portability and value, go with the Omen; if raw power for professional or enthusiast-level applications is your need, the Titan is the better investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The HP Omen 15 offers a balance of performance with its capable CPU and enough RAM for everyday tasks, plus decent battery life, making it quite portable, though it may lag behind on screen quality. Conversely, the MSI Titan 18 HX boasts a top-tier CPU and plenty of RAM for demanding applications, an exceptional screen but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it better suited for stationary use where power is a priority.
Gaming and AI
7.6
9.4
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The HP Omen 15 offers a solid gaming experience with its capable GPU and high screen refresh rate, but for those seeking exceptional 3D performance and gaming with smoother visuals, the MSI Titan 18 HX steps it up with a top-tier GPU and even higher screen refresh rate. While both laptops come with powerful CPUs and good screen quality, the superior screen refresh rate and GPU in the MSI Titan 18 HX make it the standout for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.9
9.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The HP Omen 15 offers a solid balance of processing power and memory for engineering tasks, along with a good screen and graphics card, making it suitable for design work without being too heavy to carry around. The MSI Titan 18 HX, however, delivers exceptional CPU and GPU performance with ample RAM and a superior screen for demanding engineering applications, but it's bulkier and may not be as easy to transport or as quiet when running intensive programs.
Content Creation
7.8
9.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent 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
8.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
9.2
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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 offers a well-balanced combination of resolution and brightness which makes it suitable for everyday tasks, but its limited refresh rate is a drawback for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals. The MSI Titan 18 HX, on the other hand, stands out with exceptional color coverage and high resolution conducive to detailed engineering and design work, while similarly falling short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. For general usage, both laptops provide clear and bright displays, but for tasks requiring precise color accuracy or fluid motion, the respective shortcomings could influence your decision.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The HP Omen 15 has good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The MSI Titan 18 HX has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$993
$4,800
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,800.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 15 | MSI Titan 18 HX |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$993 | $4,800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.42 lbs | 7.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.44" | 12.08" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 128 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 4096 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
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 Titan 18 HX
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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
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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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