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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Omen 16 is typically more costly than the MSI Prestige 14 but offers a heftier build suitable for intense engineering tasks and gaming, thanks to its potent processor and advanced graphics card. However, it's heavier and less portable. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 is lighter and more portable, ideal for general use and day-to-day activities with an adequate processor and integrated graphics, but not as powerful for demanding software or gaming. It also usually has longer battery life, which can be crucial if you often work on the go. Consider what's more important for your daily needs: high-end performance or portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.2
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 is better for gaming and 3D tasks mainly because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which provides smoother visuals and better performance in fast-paced scenes. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for less demanding games but won't deliver the same level of detail or fluidity as the Omen for more intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The HP Omen 16 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU combo, making it better suited for the demands of engineering and design work that involve intensive computation and graphics processing. In comparison, the MSI Prestige 14, while still competent, offers a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, but gains in portability and has a slightly better screen color accuracy which is important for design, although its heavier weight makes it less ideal for frequent travel compared to the lighter MSI Prestige 14.
Screen Quality
7.6
6.9
16.1in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen 16 and MSI Prestige 14 both offer high-resolution displays with good panel types and brightness, making for sharp, clear visuals that enhance everyday computing tasks. They are equipped with wide color gamuts providing accurate color representation crucial for engineering and design work where precision is key. However, for immersive gaming and 3D applications, they fall short with their lower refresh rates, which may not deliver the smooth visuals desired by enthusiasts in fast-paced and graphic-intensive scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Fair
Very Good
16.1in
SIZE
14.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$799
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The HP Omen 16 has a price of $1,100 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $799.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
338.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The HP Omen 16 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 16 is favored for general use because of its powerful Intel i7 processor and abundant RAM, complemented by a high-quality screen with a fast refresh rate, although it is less portable and offers shorter battery life compared to the MSI Prestige 14, which provides a balance of good performance with its Intel i5 processor and portability, with a lighter build and longer battery life, making it also well-suited for general use tasks. The MSI Prestige 14 also has a high-contrast screen, but the HP Omen 16 offers a better visual experience considering its full coverage of the sRGB color space and higher brightness.
Content Creation
7.8
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and MSI Prestige 14 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
7.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and MSI Prestige 14 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
7.4
7.4
The HP Omen 16 and MSI Prestige 14 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 16 and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 16 | MSI Prestige 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.4 lbs | 2.84 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.53" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 53.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.1" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 338 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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HP Omen 16
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Christian Hintze | October 2021
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
MSI Prestige 14
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Collin Probst | September 2022
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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