HP or MSI: which laptop is better?
The two brands side by side with the Nov 6, 2026 check.
In November 2026, HP and MSI tie on rating for the price in laptops: average rating 5.9 and 7.6, median price of $644 and $1,188. Each one’s best models today: HP 15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U ($634) and MSI Katana A15 15.6″ Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070 ($1,700).
See side by sideHP
0 categories won
6.3 median rating
26 models, from $299 to $1,650
MSI
4 categories won
7.8 median rating
24 models, from $790 to $2,119
MSI wins in 4 of 4 categories.
Performance
MSI winsThe best from HP in performance
HP Omen 16″ Core Ultra 9 285H RTX 5070
Performance 9.5 score 8.6
$2,040
The best from MSI in performance
MSI Vector 16 HX 16″ Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 Ti
Performance 9.8 score 8.8
$2,446
Memory and storage
MSI winsThe best from HP in memory and storage
HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 16″ Core i7-13850HX
Memory and storage 10.0 score 8.7
$3,360
The best from MSI in memory and storage
MSI Venture A16 16″ Ryzen 9 270
Memory and storage 9.8 score 8.3
$1,168
Screen
MSI winsThe best from MSI in screen
MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 5060
Screen 8.8 score 8.2
$1,538
Ports and how current it is
MSI winsThe best from HP in ports and how current it is
HP Omnibook 17.3″ Core Ultra 5 225U
Ports and how current it is 7.5 score 6.3
$849
The best from MSI in ports and how current it is
MSI Cyborg A15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 260
Ports and how current it is 7.5 score 7.5
$1,105
HP and MSI side by side
| Item | HP | MSI |
|---|---|---|
| Models in today’s catalog | 26 | 24 |
| Average rating | 5.9 | 7.6 |
| Median price | $644 | $1,188 |
| Below the normal price today | 0 | 0 |
| Where it stands out most | no standout range | over $1,700 |
| Best model | HP 15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U, $634 | MSI Katana A15 15.6″ Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070, $1,700 |
| Cheapest | HP Chromebook 14″ Celeron, $221 | MSI Modern 14″ Core i5-10210U, $673 |
In which price range each one wins
| Price range | HP | MSI | Who wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to $500 | 6 | 0 | only HP has a model |
| from $500 to $700 | 8 | 1 | HP |
| from $700 to $1,000 | 8 | 4 | HP |
| from $1,000 to $1,700 | 2 | 13 | tie |
| over $1,700 | 2 | 6 | tie |
Who each one is for
Choose HP to pay less (median price of $644 against $1,188); have more options (26 against 24); look at up to $500, where only it has a model. Best model: HP 15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U, at $634.
Choose MSI to have the highest average rating (7.6 against 5.9); buy over $1,700. Best model: MSI Katana A15 15.6″ Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070, at $1,700.
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Frequently asked questions
HP or MSI: which laptop is better?
In November 2026, HP and MSI tie on rating for the price in laptops: average rating 5.9 and 7.6, median price of $644 and $1,188. Each one’s best models today: HP 15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U ($634) and MSI Katana A15 15.6″ Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070 ($1,700).
Which is cheaper, HP or MSI?
By median price, HP: $644 against $1,188. Its cheapest model today is HP Chromebook 14″ Celeron, at $221.
Which has more models, HP or MSI?
HP has 26 models and MSI has 24 models in the Nov 6, 2026 check.
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Where the numbers come from
Brands with 3 or more models with a price and a rating in the day’s check are included. Average rating and median price use all of the brand’s models. The order compares each model’s rating with the median rating of models in the same price range and averages it by brand. The top pick is the brand’s model that beats that rating by the most in its range.
Prices change without notice and the final amount is the one in the store. The rating comes from each model’s spec sheet; the brand does not count.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.