MSI PRO DP21 MS-B0A4 2024, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

MSI PRO DP21 MS-B0A4 2024, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

MSI
56 Overall Score
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HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal

HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal

HP
92 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI PRO DP21 MS-B0A4 2024, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MSI PC is widely praised for its compact size, speed, and quiet operation, making it ideal for small spaces and mobility needs. However, one verified buyer reported severe issues with incompatible RAM installed by the seller PCOnline, causing random reboots and poor customer support. A few users noted minor inconveniences like a price drop the next day or needing an adapter for older monitors, but overall the hardware itself is considered reliable and good value.

Pros
  • Compact size
  • Fast SSD and processor
  • Quiet operation
  • Good value for money
  • Easy setup
Cons
  • Incompatible RAM from seller
  • Random reboots due to bad RAM
  • Poor seller customer service
  • Price drop shortly after purchase
  • Need adapter for older monitors
👍 Size and form factor 4
👍 Performance and speed 5
👍 Noise level 3
👍 Value for money 3
👎 Seller issues 1
🤔 Hardware compatibility 2

HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal

95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The HP OMEN 35L desktop with Ryzen 7 8700F and RTX 5070 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Users praise its powerful performance, quiet operation, and excellent cooling, making it ideal for gaming and productivity. The build quality and design are also highlighted as solid and modern. A few minor concerns about included peripherals and lighting customization are noted in Q&A, but overall sentiment is very high.

Pros
  • Powerful performance
  • Quiet operation
  • Excellent cooling
  • Solid build quality
  • Fast SSD storage
Cons
  • No keyboard/mouse included
  • Lighting customization unclear
👍 Performance 5
👍 Quiet operation 4
👍 Cooling 3
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Storage speed 3
👍 Upgradability 2

Scores

Gaming
MSI
11
HP
94
Creator
MSI
20
HP
89
Home Office
MSI
57
HP
87
Developer
MSI
45
HP
85
Business
MSI
52
HP
84
Workstation
MSI
41
HP
84
Ai Llm
MSI
18
HP
65
Compact
MSI
58
HP
31

Specifications

MSI PRO DP21 MS-B0A4HP OMEN GT16-0364
Processor
CPU*4.5 GHz core_i3AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★
CPU Multi-Core Score
14,117
30,828
Cores48★
Frequency3.4 GHz4.1 GHz★
L3 Cache—16 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Intel UHD GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★
GPU Benchmark Score
1,534
28,703
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—12 GB★
VRAM TypeSharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4DDR5★
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDSSD
Build
Form Factorminimid-tower
PSU—850W★
Weight1.27 kg14.50 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports12★
USB Ports88
Thunderbolt—0
HDMI1x HDMI-out (2.0b)1 x HDMI
DisplayPort1x DP-out (1.4)3 x DisplayPort
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6★
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3★
EthernetRJ-45Gigabit Ethernet
System
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

MSI PRO DP21 MS-B0A4 2024, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

  • Strong social proof (78th percentile)
  • Strong port selection (75th percentile)
  • Below average ram (32nd percentile)

HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: HP OMEN GT16-0364

Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.

MSI PRO DP21 MS-B0A4 Better at:

Compact

HP OMEN GT16-0364 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorBusinessDeveloperHome OfficeWorkstation