HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver 2023
HP
35 Overall Score
vs
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
MSI
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver 2023
No customer feedback yet
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
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
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Specifications
| HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV | MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1334U | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 0.9 GHz | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3" | 16" |
| Resolution | — | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4b | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.09 kg★ | 5.96 kg |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver 2023
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average screen (33rd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver 20230.044score per dollar
vs
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 20250.030score per dollar
HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver 2023 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
