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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Omen 16 is a more budget-friendly option with good performance for general use and gaming, offering features like a mid-range graphics card suitable for most modern games. However, if you're looking for top-tier gaming performance and are willing to invest more, the MSI Raider GE76 comes with a higher-end graphics card and a larger, higher-resolution screen, enhancing your gaming and multimedia experiences. It's also equipped with more RAM and storage out of the box, which is ideal for demanding tasks and future-proofing. Keep in mind that the MSI Raider GE76 is heavier, which may affect portability, and the higher specifications contribute to a steeper price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
338.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 16 is good.
The HP Omen 16 is suited for general use with its potent processor, ample RAM for multitasking, and a quality IPS screen that offers comfortable viewing, yet it brings portability and better than average battery life to the table. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 offers superior performance due to its higher-tier graphics card and double the RAM, making it more adept at demanding tasks; however, it sacrifices portability with a larger screen and heavier weight, alongside similar battery performance to the HP Omen 16.
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and HP Omen 16 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Raider GE76 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 16 offers good gaming and 3D capabilities with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a very respectable screen refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth visuals. However, the MSI Raider GE76 surpasses it with an even more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing performance and fluidity for the most demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 16 is very good.
The HP Omen 16, with its competent Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, delivers strong performance for engineering and design but with a more modest screen resolution, while the MSI Raider GE76, equipped with a more powerful Intel i7 processor paired with a top-tier Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, has double the RAM and a higher-resolution screen, offering superior performance and detail in visual tasks. However, the MSI Raider is less portable and may be noisier under load, a tradeoff for its enhanced capabilities, whereas the HP Omen 16 strikes a balance between performance and portability, with a quieter operation.
Content Creation
7.8
8.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 16 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
8.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for software development, while the HP Omen 16 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
7.6
8.6
16.1in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Omen 16's resolution and brightness provide clear and vivid display quality, making it suitable for everyday tasks, while the MSI Raider GE76 offers further enhanced sharpness and color due to its higher quality panel. In engineering and design scenarios, the significance of accurate color representation means that the MSI's wider color gamuts give it an edge for professionals needing precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as their screens have lower refresh rates, which is key for smooth motion and a responsive gaming experience.
Portability
Fair
Poor
16.1in
SIZE
17.3in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Omen 16 has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$3,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Omen 16 has a price of $1,100 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 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.
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How the HP Omen 16 and the MSI Raider GE76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 16 | MSI Raider GE76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $3,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.4 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.53" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.1" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 338 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
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 Raider GE76
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Florian Glaser | January 2022
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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