MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
HP Chromebook 11.6" 11A G8 Education Edition Chalkboard Gray 2020
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 Chromebook 11.6" 11A G8 Education Edition Chalkboard Gray 2020
The Lenovo Chromebook 11 G8 is widely praised for its excellent value, fast boot-up, and sturdy build designed for students. Most users find it functional and reliable for basic tasks like schoolwork and web browsing. However, a few reviewers report issues with battery heating, flimsy hinges, and defective chargers, and one experienced multiple units breaking within months. Overall, it's a solid budget choice with some quality control concerns.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast boot-up and performance
- Sturdy build for students
- Good screen size for portability
- Easy setup and use
Cons
- Battery heats up on lap
- Flimsy hinge feels fragile
- Defective charger sent with some units
- Multiple units broke within months
- Display and speakers are average
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP Chromebook 11.6" 11A G8 Education Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD A4 9120C |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | AMD Radeon R4 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 11.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 220 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.36 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 47 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | ChromeOS |
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 Chromebook 11.6" 11A G8 Education Edition Chalkboard Gray 2020
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average cpu (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average ram (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average storage (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average screen (8th percentile)8th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 30 specs.