HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) vs MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is the better laptop on paper: it lasts longer on a charge, has more memory and has an OLED screen. The HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Battery life MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ wins
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ should last longer on a charge: it has a 81 Wh battery against 59 Wh.
- Memory MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ wins
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ has 32 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- OLED screen MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ wins
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the HP Envy x360 14's LCD.
- Colour MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ wins
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+'s screen shows a wider range of colour (100% DCI-P3 (typical) against 62.5% sRGB), so photos and films look richer and truer.
- Smoothness MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ wins
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+'s 120 Hz screen is smoother than the HP Envy x360 14's 60 Hz one.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Envy x360 14 if…
- You're on a lot of video calls: its 5MP webcam is sharper.
- You do demanding work: its AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS has the power for photo and video editing.
- You'll carry it around: it weighs just 1.39 kg.
Choose the MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 32 GB of memory gives it more room.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 100% DCI-P3 (typical).
- You like smooth scrolling: its 120 Hz screen feels slicker.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ leads on battery and weight, performance, the screen and ports and wireless; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is ahead on performance.
It has more memory, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 49 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Screen
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is ahead on the screen.
It has an OLED screen, has more accurate colour and has a smoother screen, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Colour range | 62.5% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 (typical) |
| HDR | — | VESA DisplayHDR 600 |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | — | MSI Precision Pen Touch Technology (MPPT) |
Battery and size
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is ahead on battery and weight.
It lasts longer on a charge and is slimmer, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 17.5 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 59 Wh | 81 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery 3.0) |
| Fast charging | 50% in 30 minutes | — |
| Weight | 1.39 kg | 1.37 kg |
| Dimensions | 313.3 x 218.9 x 16.9 mm | 315.6 x 221.9 x 11.9-13.9 mm |
| Materials | recycled metal in cover, keyboard frame, base and hinge caps | aluminum alloy chassis |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H/G |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree flip convertible |
| Colour | Glacier silver | Platinum Gray |
| Colours available | Glacier silver | — |
Ports and wireless
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has Wi-Fi 7, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both support USB Power Delivery charging, DisplayPort 1.4a, HP Sleep and Charge), 2x USB-A 10Gbps (one with HP Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0 charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz), 1x 3.5 mm combo headphone/mic |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1775 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Each laptop has its strengths on extras.
The HP Envy x360 14 has a sharper webcam, while the MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ has Copilot+ AI features.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 5MP + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | full-size backlit soft grey keyboard | Single backlit (white), smudge-resistant, Copilot key |
| Login | — | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad | Action Touch Pad |
| Speakers | dual speakers, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost, Poly Studio | 2x 2W speakers + 2x 2W woofers, DTS Audio Processing, Hi-Res Audio Ready |
| Microphones | dual-array digital microphones | Spatial array microphone (3 mics) |
| Pen | — | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | firmware TPM, mic mute key, camera privacy shutter | dTPM 2.0, Fingerprint, Microsoft Pluton, Secured-core PC, Webcam shutter |
Software and model
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | A2WA0EA#ABU | 9S7-14T233-077 |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |