MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16" P1 Gen 8 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 ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16" P1 Gen 8 Black 2025
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 receives mostly positive feedback for its powerful performance, excellent build quality, and portability. Users praise its ability to handle demanding tasks like software development, 3D modeling, and AI work without lag, though some criticize it as sluggish or defective. Common complaints include a murky OLED screen coating, occasional touchpad failures, and poor customer service.
Pros
- Powerful performance for demanding tasks
- Excellent build quality and durable design
- Lightweight and portable for a workstation
- Great keyboard for comfortable typing
- Good battery life under normal use
Cons
- Murky OLED screen coating with font issues
- Occasional touchpad failures or defects
- Poor customer service experiences
- Some units slow or defective out of box
- No numeric keypad for number-pad work
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16" P1 Gen 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 235H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 18 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 3200 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.84 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 90 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %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 ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16" P1 Gen 8 Black 2025
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (25th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 3 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.