MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) vs. OMEN by HP Laptop 16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)

Our Rating: 75 %

OMEN by HP Laptop 16
OMEN by HP Laptop 16

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) and OMEN by HP Laptop 16. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no Thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN by HP Laptop 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb keyboard

ample connectivity options

solid build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) and OMEN by HP Laptop 16
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) vs. OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 36.9 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.36 kg
Colour Black Shadow black, black chrome (logo)
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16.1" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 83.17% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers)
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 5500M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD FreeSync
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Realtek Wi-Fi 6E
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN
BATTERY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 83 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.75 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10.75 hours
Typical usage: up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Red backlighting 26-key rollover, 1-zone white backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Interfaces Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Microphone input
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options - IR thermal sensor
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology HP Fast Charge, TPM support, Modern Standby
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number 057UK xd0003na
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