The HP Spectre x360 is less expensive, more portable, and has a touch screen, suitable for general use and some engineering tasks. It provides a good balance between performance, battery life, and portability. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE78 offers superior performance for 3D, machine learning, gaming, and intensive engineering tasks due to its more powerful GPU and CPU, but it's less portable and more expensive. It lacks a touchscreen but has a high refresh rate display, which is great for gaming. Decide based on whether you prioritize performance and specific tasks over cost and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
Excellent for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
8.7/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Raider GE78 is somewhat better.
The HP Spectre x360 offers a balance suited for general use with strong CPU performance, ample RAM, high screen quality, and emphasizes portability and battery life, making it ideal for business and daily tasks. Meanwhile, the MSI Raider GE78, with its superior CPU and significant RAM advantage, is designed for power users and gamers, offering excellent screen quality, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life, trading off everyday convenience for high-end performance.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
9.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE78 outperforms the HP Spectre x360 in gaming and 3D due to its significantly more powerful Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, compared to the Spectre's built-in Iris Xe graphics and 60Hz refresh rate. While both have quality displays and capable CPUs, the Raider's advanced GPU and refresh rate are crucial for the smoothest and most immersive gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
9.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Spectre x360 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
8.2/10
8.8/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Raider GE78 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
8.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE78 has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Spectre x360 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display that offers vivid colors and brightness, making it great for browsing and detailed design work. Its panel covers a wide range of colors, serving engineering and design professionals who require accuracy for tasks like photo editing and graphic design. However, its lower refresh rate limits its effectiveness for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion and faster screen updates are crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE78 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
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The HP Spectre x360 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$4,386
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Raider GE78 costs $4,386.
The MSI Raider GE78 and HP Spectre x360 are both very 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 and MSI Raider GE78 both have very 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 Spectre x360 and the MSI Raider GE78 compare to other laptops
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."
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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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