The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a balance of affordability, portability, and battery life, making it well-suited for everyday tasks and some light creative work, with the added benefit of a flexible 2-in-1 design. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 is geared towards high-end performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software, but it is less portable and usually has a shorter battery life due to its powerful components; it also comes at a higher cost. Consider what you'll primarily use the laptop for and how much you value performance over portability and cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
10.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 14, while a versatile device with a good screen quality, doesn't pack the high-end GPU and rapid screen refresh rates that the MSI Titan GT77 offers, making the latter a powerhouse for gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the MSI's superior CPU also contributes to its leading performance despite the HP's competent processing capabilities for general use.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
10.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is very good.
The HP Spectre x360 14, with its high-quality screen and capable CPU, is suitable for engineering and design tasks, though it might lag behind in intensive workloads due to its less powerful GPU and RAM compared to the MSI Titan GT77 which excels with top-tier CPU, RAM, and GPU, making it ideal for the most demanding engineering tasks. However, the MSI Titan GT77 trades off portability and is noisier, which might be a drawback for some users compared to the more portable and quieter HP Spectre x360 14.
Software Development
8.4/10
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is very 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
8.6/10
9.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Spectre x360 14 offers a high-resolution screen and brightness, ideal for crisp visuals and comfortable viewing, while the MSI Titan GT77 delivers an even higher resolution and brightness, providing impeccable clarity and detail. In engineering and design tasks, color accuracy is vital; the Spectre's screen supports wide color gamuts, essential for precision work, but the Titan surpasses it, offering a broader range of colors for the most professional requirements. However, for 3D and gaming, both laptops fall short as they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion, with their focus on resolution and color over frame rates.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 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
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,630
$5,430
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a price of $1,630 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
The MSI Titan GT77 and HP Spectre x360 14 are both very good for general use.
The HP Spectre x360 14, with its high-quality screen and efficient battery life, offers great CPU performance and RAM for multitasking, making it ideal for users needing a blend of power and portability. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77, while less portable due to its size and shorter battery life, provides a powerhouse of CPU and RAM capacity, catering to those who need extreme performance for demanding applications and are less concerned with carrying their laptop around.
Content Creation
8.7/10
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Titan GT77 to be excellent for content creation, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is very 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 and MSI Titan GT77 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 14 and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
"The numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium laptop."
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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