The HP Omen 15 is often somewhat less expensive than the MSI Vector GP76, and it provides a good balance between price and performance, making it suitable for general use, gaming, and even some engineering tasks. It has a longer battery life, which is beneficial if you need to work on the go. However, the MSI Vector GP76 offers superior performance, especially for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive engineering work due to its higher RAM and more powerful processor. It also has a better heat management system, which is important for long gaming or work sessions. On the downside, the MSI Vector GP76 is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which could be a disadvantage if portability is a priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 boasts a more powerful GPU with the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a much higher screen refresh rate, making it superior for gaming and 3D work compared to the HP Omen 15, which has the Nvidia RTX 3070 and a lower refresh rate. While the HP Omen 15 is still capable for these tasks, its performance may not be as smooth or visually precise as the MSI laptop.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
8.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The HP Omen 15, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, offers a balance of power and portability for engineering and design, while the MSI Vector GP76 steps up with a more robust Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, alongside double the RAM, making it better suited for intensive tasks but less portable. The MSI's larger screen and higher screen quality also enhance the visual design experience, but both have good keyboards and speaker quality, while the HP is quieter during operation, striking a balance between performance and user comfort.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the HP Omen 15 and the MSI Vector GP76 offer screens with resolutions and panel types that provide clear and vivid images making them suitable for everyday activities, while their brightness levels ensure good visibility even in well-lit environments. For engineering and design tasks, both laptops have displays with color ranges that can accurately represent a broad spectrum of colors, which is critical for detail-oriented work, although their color accuracy may not be on par with specialized professional monitors. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is essential, both models fall short as they lack the high refresh rates needed for fluid gameplay and fast-paced graphics rendering.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 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
17.3in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Omen 15 has good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The HP Omen 15 has a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks with a portable design and longer battery life suitable for general use, whereas the MSI Vector GP76 offers superior CPU performance and screen quality, which makes it very good for general use but it is less portable and has shorter battery life. Storage, keyboard and speaker quality, operating noise, and heat management are secondary considerations where both laptops generally meet expectations but do not significantly tip the scale for general use suitability.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be 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
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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.
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How the HP Omen 15 and the MSI Vector GP76 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 Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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