HP Omen 17 (Omen) vs MSI Vector 16″
Comparison summary
- MSI Vector 16″ is clearly better laptop for gaming however Omen 17 offers better value.
- For performance Vector has a lot better processor.
- Vector has Windows 11 Pro, which is both better and safer than Windows 10 Home that is in Omen 17.
- When it comes to graphics Vector has a lot better performing graphics card.
- Vector features a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- Omen 17 offers a larger screen. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- Omen 17 has more HDD storage.
HP Omen 17 (Omen)
MSI Vector 16″
Compare specifications
| HP Omen 17 (Omen) | MSI Vector 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-10750H | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Screen size | |
| 17.3″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| - | 5.95 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.94 x 11.22 x 1.18 inches | 14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inches |
| (40.49 x 28.5 x 3 cm) | (35.69 x 28.4 x 2.84 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD, 1000gb HDD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| February 18, 2021 | December 22, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,299.00 | $2,449.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,299.00 | $2,449.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 6 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 5 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
HP Omen 17 (Omen)
MSI Vector 16″
Compare HP Omen 17 / MSI Vector 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
HP Omen 17 (Omen) summary
HP Omen 17 is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card which is not the best for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year. Only Full HD resolution is weak for the 17″ 144 Hz IPS screen.
MSI Vector 16″ summary
MSI Vector is an impressive value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU that is impressive well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a fantastic AMD processor plus a decent amount of memory for its price. WQXGA resolution is fantastic for the 16″ 240 Hz display. The 1000gb SSD storage is good leaves room for improvement. It is quite heavy at 5.95 lbs (2.7 kg).
msi Vector 16 HX AI 16" 2560x1600 240Hz Display Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX (16 Cores, 2.4-5.3 GHz), NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro
16” QHD+ (2560x1600), 240Hz, IPS-Level
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX (16 cores, 32 threads, 2.4/5.3 GHz, 64 MB cache)
32GB RAM Memory & 1TB SSD Storage
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7 powers advanced AI with 992 AI TOPS Up to 2220MHz Boost Clock 140W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost.
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