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Updated March 13, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
When choosing between the HP Pavilion 15 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, consider that the HP Pavilion 15 is usually more affordable, making it a good fit for everyday tasks and light usage. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, on the other hand, typically offers better performance, which can be important for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming. It is also more portable due to its smaller size, and this can be a crucial aspect if you travel a lot or work in different locations. However, higher performance may result in shorter battery life, and the higher cost may not be justifiable if you don't need the extra power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
8.0
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the HP Pavilion 15 is good.
The HP Pavilion 15 offers adequate performance with sufficient CPU and RAM for everyday tasks along with a quality screen and reasonable battery life, but the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo stands out with a higher-end CPU and more RAM for smoother multitasking, a superior screen and is more portable with its lighter design, although typically commanding a higher price. While both have ample storage, the MSI Prestige's superior keyboard and thermal management make it a more comfortable choice for extended use, though both may have similar speaker quality and operating noise levels.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The HP Pavilion 15 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo both have GPUs that handle gaming and 3D tasks reasonably well, though they won't match high-end gaming laptops. Both models have adequate CPUs and screen quality, but the screen refresh rates are lower than what dedicated gaming laptops offer, which can affect the smoothness of fast-paced games and graphics-intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
6.2
7.8
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with its more robust CPU, RAM, and GPU, usually offers stronger performance for engineering software and better screen quality for design work, compared to the HP Pavilion 15. However, the HP Pavilion 15 may still be appealing for its typically lower operating noise and quality keyboard, which could make for a more pleasant and quieter user experience, albeit with less power for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.1
8.0
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
6.6
7.7
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
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
5.3
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Pavilion 15's display lacks the sharpness and brightness ideal for daily tasks, making it less appealing for general use. For engineering and design, its limited color gamut results in less accurate color representation, which is critical in these fields. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a high-quality display with bright, clear visuals for everyday activities and accurate colors for professional design work, but its lower refresh rate makes it less suited for the fast-paced visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
3.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the HP Pavilion 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Pavilion 15 has a price of $500 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Pavilion 15 | MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2020 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 7.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1115G4 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Alex Cox | August 2022
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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