HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver
HP
27 Overall Score
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MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Cosmo Gray 2025
MSI
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver
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MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Cosmo Gray 2025
48 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The MSI Vector 16 HX receives mixed feedback. Several users praise its performance, display quality, and value, noting it handles games and demanding tasks well. However, multiple verified reviews report serious issues like GPU failures and dead pixels, with some calling it a major financial mistake. The Q&A suggests it's a powerful but heavy machine, better suited for desk-first gaming than portability.
Pros
- Fast startup and shutdown
- Vibrant display colors
- Good gaming performance
- Reasonable price
- Upgradeable RAM
Cons
- GPU failures reported
- Dead pixel issues
- Warranty doesn't reset
- Heavy and bulky
- Poor customer support
Gpu reliability 3
Gaming performance 4
Display quality 3
Value for money 3
Portability 3
Warranty support 2
Scores
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Ai Llm
Compact
Specifications
| HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1334U | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 1.3 GHz | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3" | 16" |
| Resolution | — | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 240 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5GbE |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.09 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | — | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver
- Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average port selection (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Cosmo Gray 2025
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
Scores 70 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 29 specs.
