MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" F1504VA-BS74 Cool Silver 2023
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
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" F1504VA-BS74 Cool Silver 2023
The ASUS Vivobook receives mixed feedback from users. While many praise its excellent value, fast performance, and great price, several reviewers report serious issues like a stuck pixel, booting problems requiring the charger, and frustration with Windows 11. Overall, the laptop offers good specs for the cost but quality control and software experience are inconsistent.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast performance and quick boot
- Great price point
- Responsive touchpad
- Comfortable chicklet keyboard
Cons
- Stuck pixel on screen
- Booting issues without charger
- Frustrating Windows 11 experience
- Quality control concerns
- Inconsistent software experience
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | ASUS Vivobook 15.6" F1504VA-BS74 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i7 1355U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel Iris Xe |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.70 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 42 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
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" F1504VA-BS74 Cool Silver 2023
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 29 specs.