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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Omen 17 is a solid choice if your focus is on gaming and 3D/machine learning tasks, as it has a powerful graphics card. However, it's heavier and thicker, making it less portable. The MSI Creator Z16P is more suitable for creative professionals, with a touchscreen, higher screen resolution, and better battery life. It's also lighter and has a sleeker design, making it more portable. Both laptops have similar storage and RAM. If long hours away from a power outlet and carrying the device around are part of your routine, the MSI Creator Z16P is preferable. Otherwise, for raw performance in gaming and demanding applications, the HP Omen 17 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.0
7.6
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
The HP Omen 17 stands out for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and high refresh rate screen, providing superior graphics performance and smoother visuals; however, it is matched in screen refresh rate by the MSI Creator Z16P, which sports an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU that, while powerful, doesn't quite reach the same performance levels but may offer better screen quality with a higher pixel density and superior color coverage.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a vivid display for tasks like browsing and watching videos, the HP Omen 17 and MSI Creator Z16P both offer sharp resolution and adequate brightness. However, the MSI Creator Z16P stands out for engineering and design work due to its wider color gamut, which ensures more precise color reproduction. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may fall short as they do not have high refresh rates that are crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness.
Battery
3.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Creator Z16P has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,099
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The HP Omen 17 has a price of $2,099 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The HP Omen 17 and MSI Creator Z16P are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 17 offers strong performance with its higher-end CPU and GPU, which is beneficial for power-hungry tasks, but it's less portable due to a larger screen size and heavier weight, which could translate to a shorter battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P, on the other hand, boasts a high-quality screen with better color coverage and resolution, a more portable design, and longer battery life, making it a strong contender for users requiring mobility and creative work, but its performance, while solid, may lag behind the Omen 17 for the most intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and MSI Creator Z16P are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 17 is equipped with a robust Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, efficient for graphically intensive engineering tasks, while the MSI Creator Z16P offers higher screen resolution and screen quality with touch capabilities, beneficial for design precision. However, the Omen has a thicker and heavier build, impacting portability, whereas the Creator Z16P is lighter and offers a better speaker quality and lower operating noise for a quieter work environment.
Content Creation
8.0
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P 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
7.7
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and MSI Creator Z16P 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 17 | MSI Creator Z16P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,099 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 5.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 394 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 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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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
MSI Creator Z16P
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Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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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