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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Omen 16 offers a solid balance of price and performance, suitable for gamers and general users who are budget-conscious. It has decent battery life, a good display, and enough power for most tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77 is more expensive but comes with higher specs, a larger and better-quality display, and improved battery life, which can be advantageous for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, gaming, or video editing. It is less portable due to its size and weight. Choose the HP for value or the MSI if you need top performance and a larger screen, acknowledging the higher price and reduced portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
338.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 16 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 stands out for general use due to its larger screen, higher resolution, and more RAM, which offers a smoother and clearer viewing experience and better multitasking capabilities, although it is slightly heavier and less portable than the HP Omen 16. On the other hand, while the HP Omen 16 is lighter and more portable, making it more conducive to mobility, it has less RAM and a lower screen resolution which is less ideal for extensive multitasking or high-resolution media consumption.
Content Creation
7.8
8.3
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 Stealth GS77 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.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.3
16.1in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
Considering general use, the HP Omen 16 offers a good balance between clarity and visibility thanks to its resolution and brightness, making it easy on the eyes for a variety of tasks. For engineering and design, although both laptops deliver vibrant and precise colors, the MSI Stealth GS77 stands out with its wider color gamut coverage, essential for professionals who need accurate color representation. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rate of both the HP Omen 16 and MSI Stealth GS77 can detract from the smoothness and responsiveness that fast-paced scenes demand, which may disappoint gamers accustomed to more fluid visuals.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
$2,499
$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 Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 16 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth GS77 is good.
The HP Omen 16 is lauded for gaming and 3D with its high GPU Nvidia RTX 4060 and a sizable screen refresh rate, offering a fluid visual experience essential for dynamic gaming scenarios. Similarly, the MSI Stealth GS77 earns praise in those areas due to its powerful RTX 3070 Ti GPU and an even higher screen refresh rate, which translates to exceptional motion clarity and responsiveness during gameplay or 3D modeling tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.7
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and HP Omen 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Software Development
7.6
8.1
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
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 to be 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.1in
SIZE
17.3in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen 16 and MSI Stealth GS77 both have only fair portability.
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How the HP Omen 16 and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 16 | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.4 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.53" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 11.16" | |
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 | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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 Stealth GS77
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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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