MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo V15 15.6" Black 2025
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
Lenovo V15 15.6" Black 2025
This Lenovo laptop is generally well-received for everyday tasks like web browsing, spreadsheets, and checkbook management, with many praising its speed, lightweight design, and good value for around $300. However, a few users report significant slowness and a frustrating setup experience, while others note the lack of a touch screen, limited ports, and a stiff camera shutter. Overall, it's seen as a solid budget option for home or student use, but not for gaming or heavy workloads.
Pros
- Good speed for everyday tasks
- Lightweight and compact design
- Excellent value for money (~$300)
- Good screen quality (15.6" Full HD)
- Fast SSD storage (512GB)
Cons
- Significant slowness reported by some
- No touch screen
- Limited ports (no RJ45)
- Stiff camera shutter
- Arrow keys cramped and multi-function
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo V15 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.72 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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
Lenovo V15 15.6" Black 2025
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 29 specs.