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Updated January 12, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern, the HP Pavilion 15 may be more suitable as it's generally more affordable. The MSI Raider GE76, while pricier, offers higher performance for demanding applications like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. The HP Pavilion 15 will handle general use adequately, but it may fall short in these intensive tasks. The Raider also typically has a shorter battery life due to its powerful components but is favored for high-end gaming or engineering purposes. The Pavilion 15 is lighter and thus more portable, making it better for on-the-go use. Consider your primary use case and whether portability or raw performance is more important to you when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
8.4
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the HP Pavilion 15 is good.
The HP Pavilion 15, with its more basic CPU and integrated graphics, lower screen resolution and quality, and lighter weight, offers sufficient functionality for everyday tasks and better portability, as well as longer battery life for on-the-go use. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76, featuring a high-end CPU, dedicated top-tier graphics, and a superior screen, excels at demanding applications and delivers a premium multimedia experience, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travel.
Gaming and AI
6.0
8.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The HP Pavilion 15 with its basic integrated GPU and lower screen refresh rate provides an adequate gaming experience suitable for less demanding games, while the MSI Raider GE76 dominates in gaming and 3D tasks owing to its high-end dedicated GPU, Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti, and vastly superior screen refresh rate, enhancing smooth visuals crucial for fast-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
6.2
9.0
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The HP Pavilion 15 has a basic Intel i3 processor and integrated Intel UHD graphics, which can handle standard engineering tasks but might struggle with more demanding design software; its screen resolution and color accuracy are also lower, which could affect the quality of visual work. Conversely, the MSI Raider GE76 offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor and high-end Nvidia RTX graphics, along with a superior display, providing smoother performance and better visual fidelity for complex engineering simulations and design work.
Content Creation
7.1
8.4
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.2
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very 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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 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 may have a screen that lacks the sharpness, color fidelity, and luminance expected for comfortable daily usage, whereas the MSI Raider GE76 likely offers a richer visual experience with a crisper, brighter display suitable for both work and entertainment. For engineering and design tasks, professionals seek precision in color representation making the Raider GE76's adherence to professional color gamuts valuable, while the Pavilion 15 may fall short in accurately displaying a wide color spectrum. In contrast, while the Raider GE76 may offer a pleasurable viewing experience for general use with its good resolution and panel type, its refresh rate is not optimal for gaming or 3D applications, which rely on rapid on-screen changes to provide fluid motion, a feature where the refresh rate trumps other display characteristics.
Battery
3.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Pavilion 15 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
8.5
The MSI Raider GE76 has very 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
$600
$3,552
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP Pavilion 15 has a price of $600 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
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How the HP Pavilion 15 and the MSI Raider GE76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Pavilion 15 | MSI Raider GE76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $3,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2020 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1115G4 | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 4 | |
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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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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