MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 16" Gen 3 Black 2024
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 P16 16" Gen 3 Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is widely praised as a powerful and reliable mobile workstation, especially for demanding tasks like CAD, GIS, AI model running, and heavy multitasking. Users consistently highlight its exceptional performance, solid build quality, and surprisingly good battery life for a workstation. While a few mention issues like a cracked keyboard, poor battery on one unit, or loud fans under load, the overwhelming sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a beast and a worthy investment.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for demanding tasks
- Solid build quality and durability
- Surprisingly good battery life for a workstation
- Excellent for CAD, GIS, AI, and multitasking
- Quiet operation under normal use
Cons
- Heavy and bulky design
- Occasional quality control issues (e.g., cracked keyboard)
- Loud fans under heavy load
- Slow boot time for some users
- Expensive price point
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 16" Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px | 3840 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 | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 |
| 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) | 2.5 GbE |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.50 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh | 100 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
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 16" Gen 3 Black 2024
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.