Side-by-side Comparison

MSI Thin 15, Intel 12th Gen. Core i5-12450H, 40CM FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop(8GB/512GB NVMe SSD/Windows 11 Home/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050,GDDR6 4GB/Cosmos Gray/1.86Kg), B12UCX-1696IN vs HP 15 (2026), AMD Ryzen 7 Octa Core 7735U - (16 GB DDR5/512 GB SSD/AMD Radeon 680M Graphics/Windows 11 Home) Thin & Light Business Laptop/15.6" FHD Display/Backlit + Fingerprint/Silver/

Expert comparison for Indian buyers · Laptops

Expert Verdict

HP 15 (2026), AMD Ryzen wins

Scores 9.0/10 vs 7.6/10 — a 1.4-point advantage. An exceptional product that leads its category. Buy with full confidence.

HP 15 (2026), AMD is the more affordable option at ₹19,889 less.

Price Comparison

MSI Thin 15,

78,999

Value Score5.8/10

HP 15 (2026),

59,110

Cheaper by ₹19,889
Value Score10.0/10

Performance Comparison

AspectMSI ThinHP 15

Performance

9.2
10.0

💰 Value for Money

8.4
10.0

🔩 Build & Design

8.4
10.0

🔋 Battery & Stamina

8.4
10.0

Features

9.2
10.0

Pros & Cons

MSI Thin 15, Intel 12th Gen. Core i5-12450H, 40CM FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop(8GB/512GB NVMe SSD/Windows 11 Home/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050,GDDR6 4GB/Cosmos Gray/1.86Kg), B12UCX-1696IN

Pros

  • 144Hz Full HD display for smooth gaming
  • Intel 12th Gen Core i5 processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 dedicated GPU
  • Fast 512GB NVMe SSD storage

Cons

  • Only 8GB RAM, may need upgrade for demanding games
  • RTX 2050 is entry-level for modern gaming

HP 15 (2026), AMD Ryzen 7 Octa Core 7735U - (16 GB DDR5/512 GB SSD/AMD Radeon 680M Graphics/Windows 11 Home) Thin & Light Business Laptop/15.6" FHD Display/Backlit + Fingerprint/Silver/

Pros

  • Powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7735U Octa Core processor
  • 16GB DDR5 RAM ensures smooth multitasking
  • Fast 512GB SSD storage
  • Integrated AMD Radeon 680M Graphics

Cons

  • No dedicated graphics card for heavy gaming
  • 512GB SSD might be limiting for some users

Who Should Buy Which?

MSI Thin 15, Intel 12th Gen. Core i5-12450H, 40CM FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop(8GB/512GB NVMe SSD/Windows 11 Home/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050,GDDR6 4GB/Cosmos Gray/1.86Kg), B12UCX-1696IN

Buy if you are

Premium segment buyersFrequent travelersGamersMedia & streaming lovers

Skip if you are

Budget shoppers

HP 15 (2026), AMD Ryzen 7 Octa Core 7735U - (16 GB DDR5/512 GB SSD/AMD Radeon 680M Graphics/Windows 11 Home) Thin & Light Business Laptop/15.6" FHD Display/Backlit + Fingerprint/Silver/

Buy if you are

Premium segment buyersPhotography enthusiastsMedia & streaming lovers

Skip if you are

Budget shoppersMinimalist carry users

Final Verdict

Recommended

7.6/10

MSI Thin 15, Intel 12th Gen. Core i5-12450H, 40CM FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop(8GB/512GB NVMe SSD/Windows 11 Home/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050,GDDR6 4GB/Cosmos Gray/1.86Kg), B12UCX-1696IN

A solid, well-rounded product worth buying if it suits your needs.

78,999

Our Pick

Editor's Choice

9.0/10

HP 15 (2026), AMD Ryzen 7 Octa Core 7735U - (16 GB DDR5/512 GB SSD/AMD Radeon 680M Graphics/Windows 11 Home) Thin & Light Business Laptop/15.6" FHD Display/Backlit + Fingerprint/Silver/

An exceptional product that leads its category. Buy with full confidence.

59,110

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MSI Thin 15, Intel 12th Gen. Core i5-12450H, 40CM FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop(8GB/512GB NVMe SSD/Windows 11 Home/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050,GDDR6 4GB/Cosmos Gray/1.86Kg), B12UCX-1696IN vs HP 15 (2026), AMD Ryzen 7 Octa Core 7735U - (16 GB DDR5/512 GB SSD/AMD Radeon 680M Graphics/Windows 11 Home) Thin & Light Business Laptop/15.6" FHD Display/Backlit + Fingerprint/Silver/ — Which to Buy in India? | BestBuysIndia