MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. OMEN Transcend by HP 16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

high-resolution display

strong processor performance

good battery life

fast ssd storage

higher price point

average sound quality

limited gaming capabilities

no optical drive

OMEN Transcend by HP 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN Transcend by HP 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

RGB keyboard lighting

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. OMEN Transcend by HP 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 35.65 cm x 26.9 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.09 kg
Colour Carbon grey Shadow black magnesium-aluminium (cover and keyboard frame), ceramic white aluminium (base)
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 7 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, 84.45% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers)
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache - L3 - 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA G-SYNC
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10 hours
Typical usage: up to 7.75 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Output 90 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Anti-ghosting, 26-key rollover, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MIL-STD-810G tested HP Fast Charge, firmware TPM, Modern Standby
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number 263UK u0004na
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