OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) vs. MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) and MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

effective thermal management

premium build quality

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited upgradeability

MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek lightweight design

affordable price point

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) and MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) vs. MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.21 cm x 26.17 cm x 2 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 2.46 kg 1.86 kg
Colour Shadow black, sandblasted keyboard frame -
DISPLAY OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Full HD anti-glare, Micro Edge -
PROCESSOR OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HP Wide Vision HD -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost -
COMMUNICATIONS OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, 4-zone illumination Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Sleep & Charge)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Netflix, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, Dropbox, HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, HP OMEN Command Center -
MISCELLANEOUS OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number dg0001na -
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