MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) vs. OMEN by HP Laptop 16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)

Our Rating: 85 %

OMEN by HP Laptop 16
OMEN by HP Laptop 16

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) and OMEN by HP Laptop 16. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

long battery life

fast ssd storage

pricey for features

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated GPU

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 Prestige 15 (A12UD) and OMEN by HP Laptop 16
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) vs. OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 36.9 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.36 kg
Colour Carbon grey Shadow black, black chrome (logo)
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) 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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 83.17% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers)
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics 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 IR camera, Windows Hello 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 - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Realtek Wi-Fi 6E
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Technology 4-cell 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 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 Prestige 15 (A12UD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features White LED backlight 26-key rollover, 1-zone white backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
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 (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included MSI Center Pro 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 Prestige 15 (A12UD) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options - IR thermal sensor
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested HP Fast Charge, TPM support, Modern Standby
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number 036UK xd0003na
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