MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
HP Victus 15.6" TPN-Q279_598U1AV 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
HP Victus 15.6" TPN-Q279_598U1AV Silver 2023
Users report mixed experiences with this gaming laptop. While performance for gaming and professional software like ArcGIS Pro is praised, several critical hardware issues emerge: one verified buyer received a modified unit with only 16GB instead of the advertised 32GB, others face charger failure within months, a sticky touchpad, WiFi disconnections, and poor battery life under two hours. Value is good only if the unit works correctly; otherwise, reliability is a major concern.
Pros
- Good gaming performance
- Handles professional software like ArcGIS Pro
- Lightweight design
- Quick boot up time
- Quiet operation
Cons
- Advertised 32GB but only 16GB delivered
- Charger stops working within months
- Touchpad sticks and unresponsive
- WiFi disconnects frequently
- Poor battery life under 2 hours
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP Victus 15.6" TPN-Q279_598U1AV | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| 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" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 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 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.29 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
HP Victus 15.6" TPN-Q279_598U1AV Silver 2023
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average portability (30th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.