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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Omen 17 is less expensive and still offers strong performance, making it a cost-effective option for general use and gaming. It has a good battery life but is slightly less portable due to its weight. Meanwhile, the MSI Raider GE76 costs more but delivers superior performance, especially for engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks, due to its better GPU and double the RAM. It also has a higher screen refresh rate beneficial for fast-paced gaming. The Raider has a better build quality and heat management but is even heavier than the Omen, making it less convenient for frequent travel. Both have large screens, but neither is exceptionally portable due to their size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- 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 overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 17 is good.
The HP Omen 17 offers solid performance with its CPU and GPU for general use, ample RAM, and good screen quality, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the MSI Raider GE76, which boasts a stronger CPU and double the RAM, making it very good for general use, along with a high-quality screen, albeit it's less portable and also has a hefty battery that contributes to its greater weight.
Software Development
7.7
8.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
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 17 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
7.9
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the HP Omen 17 and MSI Raider GE76 offer crisp images and bright displays due to their high resolution and quality panels, ensuring comfortable viewing for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and productivity software. The added color accuracy and broader color gamuts of these laptops cater well to engineering and design professionals who require precise color representation for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less fluid motion and slower response times, which are drawbacks for fast-paced, visually demanding environments.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Raider GE76 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
$3,552
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Omen 17 has a price of $2,099 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
9.0
8.9
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
2560 x 1440
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to be excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Raider GE76 is very good.
The HP Omen 17, with its Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, offers very good gaming and 3D performance, balancing power and smooth visual play. Meanwhile, the MSI Raider GE76 includes a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti but compensates with a superior 240 Hz screen refresh rate, providing excellent gaming and 3D capabilities with extra fluid motion on-screen.
Engineering and Design
8.8
9.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 17 is very 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.
Content Creation
8.0
8.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 and HP Omen 17 are both very 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.
Portability
Fair
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to have only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Omen 17 and the MSI Raider GE76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 17 | MSI Raider GE76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,099 | $3,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 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 | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 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 | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 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 17
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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 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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