OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) and MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

effective thermal management

premium build quality

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited upgradeability

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

vivid 144Hz display

RGB backlit keyboard

ample connectivity options

decent gaming performance

average battery life

heavier build

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) and MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.21 cm x 26.17 cm x 2 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.495 cm
Weight 2.46 kg 2.35 kg
Colour Shadow black, sandblasted keyboard frame Black
DISPLAY OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Full HD anti-glare, Micro Edge MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 AMD Radeon RX 6600M / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HP Wide Vision HD -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, 4-zone illumination -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Sleep & Charge)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Netflix, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, Dropbox, HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, HP OMEN Command Center MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number dg0001na 064UK
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