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Updated January 12, 2024·
If performance in tasks like gaming or 3D modeling is important to you, the HP Omen 16 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card is the better choice; however, it's heavier and bulkier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, with its higher resolution screen and 2-in-1 convertible design, is more versatile, particularly if you need a touch screen for presentations or creative work and want something lighter to carry around. The MSI also offers more storage out of the box. Consider the HP for demanding tasks and the MSI for versatility and convenience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.5
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 is highly suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are crucial for smooth graphics and gameplay. Meanwhile, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers a less optimal gaming experience, making it adequate but not exceptional for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.7
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.6
7.7
16.1in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The HP Omen 16 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo both offer high resolution and bright panels ideal for general use, ensuring sharp, clear visuals during everyday tasks. For engineering and design, while both laptops provide vibrant displays with wide color gamuts, reflecting accurate colors, the E14 Flip Evo offers superior color reproduction which is crucial for professional color grading and detail-oriented work. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, their lack of high refresh rates result in less fluid motion rendering, a drawback for fast-paced visuals that benefits from smoother on-screen action.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.1in
SIZE
14.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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
$1,599
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Omen 16 has a price of $1,100 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
338.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and HP Omen 16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.8
7.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and HP Omen 16 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
7.7
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and HP Omen 16 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The HP Omen 16 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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 Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 16 | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 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 | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.53" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.1" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 338 nits | 468 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 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 Summit E14 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | July 2022
"The MSI Summit E14 Flip convertible review: a legit alternative to HP, Dell or Lenovo. Instead of taking the 13-inch Summit E13 Flip and simply enlarging it for a 14-inch form factor, the Summit E14 Flip is the full chassis redesign we've been looking for. It loses some of the golden trims of its smaller sibling, but the gains in rigidity and build quality are arguably worth it especially from a professional standpoint where reliability takes priority. It doesn't quite feel as strong as the HP Spectre just yet, but it's certainly getting close."
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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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