OMEN by HP Laptop 16 vs. MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
OMEN by HP Laptop 16
OMEN by HP Laptop 16

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of OMEN by HP Laptop 16 and MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG). 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.

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

MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

good speaker quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between OMEN by HP Laptop 16 and MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
88 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

OMEN by HP Laptop 16 vs. MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.9 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.39 cm 35.8 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 2.36 kg 2.7 kg
Colour Shadow black, black chrome (logo) -
DISPLAY OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 16"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (UHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 83.17% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers) IPS-level
PROCESSOR OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 36 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz -
Rated Speed 5600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features AMD FreeSync NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Broadcast, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction IR camera
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Dual speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek Wi-Fi 6E Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN -
BATTERY OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 83 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.75 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 10.75 hours
Typical usage: up to 8 hours
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AC ADAPTER OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white) Yes (RGB)
Features 26-key rollover, 1-zone white backlit Per-key RGB, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Interfaces 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI (8K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
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) MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network, MSI Smart Auto
MISCELLANEOUS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Included Accessories HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options IR thermal sensor -
Features HP Fast Charge, TPM support, Modern Standby SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, RGB light bar
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
Model Number xd0003na 012UK
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