MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
HP Victus 15.6" 15-fa1082wm Mica Silver 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
HP Victus 15.6" 15-fa1082wm Mica Silver 2024
The HP Victus gaming laptop receives a mix of praise and criticism. Many verified users highlight excellent gaming performance for the price, with high frame rates in modern titles at 1080p. However, one reviewer experienced a severe white screen error that returned after repairs, and a detailed review notes the all-plastic build compared to competitors. Overall, strong value is overshadowed by durability concerns for some units.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance for the price
- High frame rates at 1080p on modern titles
- Good value for money
- Nice aesthetic design
- Functional dual-network feature
Cons
- All-plastic build feels less premium
- White screen error in some units
- Large bezels around display
- Omen Gaming Hub feels like bloatware
- Limited SSD upgrade options
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP Victus 15.6" 15-fa1082wm | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| 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★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.33 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" 15-fa1082wm Mica Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Below average port selection (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
No current pricing available
HP Victus 15.6" 15-fa1082wm Mica Silver 2024
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.
