MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Silver 2021
What Buyers Say
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
The MSI Raider GE68HX is praised for its blazing speed, smooth performance, and stunning display, making it ideal for gaming and demanding tasks. Users love the extensive customization options and futuristic design, though they note the fans can get loud under full load and the laptop is quite heavy. Battery life is decent for normal use but drains quickly during high-performance gaming. Overall, the pros far outweigh the cons for most reviewers.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Smooth gaming experience
- Stunning display quality
- Extensive customization options
- Futuristic design
Cons
- Loud fans under full load
- Heavy and bulky design
- Battery drains quickly during gaming
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Silver 2021
The Dell Latitude 5420 refurbished laptop draws mixed reactions. Many users praise its strong specs—Intel Core i7, 32GB RAM, and fast SSD—and great value for the price, with several calling it lightweight, snappy, and reliable. However, a few customers report serious hardware issues, glitching, or units that arrived dead on arrival, and the lack of a touchscreen and need for a separate internet connection for setup frustrate some. Overall, it's a solid business performer for the money if you get a good unit, but quality control seems inconsistent.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Core i7 processor
- 32GB RAM for multitasking
- Fast 512GB SSD storage
- Lightweight and portable design
- Good value for the price
Cons
- No touchscreen available
- Refurbished condition varies; some units arrive dead
- Setup requires internet connection; no offline option
- Reported glitching and hardware issues soon after arrival
- Shipping delays reported by some customers
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Dell Latitude 14" 5420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i7 1185G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 220 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.37 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Silver 2021
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Below average cpu (26th percentile)
- Below average screen (32nd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.