HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA vs MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA 2021, Athlon Gold 3150U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver
HP
28 Overall Score
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MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
MSI
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA 2021, Athlon Gold 3150U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver
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MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The MSI Vector 16 HX is widely praised for its top-tier performance, combining an Intel Ultra 9-275HX processor and RTX 5080 graphics to handle gaming, multitasking, and creative work with ease. Users highlight the vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display, premium build quality, and excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are loud fan noise, even at idle, and the laptop's thick, heavy design, though many find the robust cooling and power efficiency trade-offs acceptable.
Pros
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display
- Premium build quality
- Excellent value for money
- Robust cooling system
Cons
- Loud fan noise even at idle
- Thick and heavy design
- Fans spin up occasionally at idle
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Build quality 4
Value for money 3
Cooling system 3
Fan noise 3
Scores
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Specifications
| HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA | MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Athlon Gold 3150U | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 1.4b | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.74 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 41 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA 2021, Athlon Gold 3150U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA 2021, Athlon Gold 3150U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver0.002score per dollar
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MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray0.001score per dollar
HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA 2021, Athlon Gold 3150U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
