MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Dell Premium 16.3" LDA16250-7131SLV-PUS Platinum 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
Dell Premium 16.3" LDA16250-7131SLV-PUS Platinum 2025
The Dell Premium 16 laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its powerful performance, stunning 4K OLED display, and premium build quality. Users highlight its speed for coding and multitasking, excellent battery life, and versatile capabilities for both work and mid-level gaming. Minor criticisms include the lack of a numpad, a hidden touchpad without markings, and stripped screws on the underside, but overall it is highly recommended for professionals and hybrid users.
Pros
- Powerful performance for coding and multitasking
- Stunning 4K OLED display with vibrant colors
- Premium build quality and sleek design
- Excellent battery life
- Great speakers with clear audio
Cons
- No numpad on keyboard
- Hidden touchpad without markings
- Stripped screws on underside
- Only USB-C ports (no USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet)
- Keyboard keys lack visible edges
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Dell Premium 16.3" LDA16250-7131SLV-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16.3" |
| Resolution | 3840 px | 3840 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.11 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 65 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
Dell Premium 16.3" LDA16250-7131SLV-PUS Platinum 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.