MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 2025, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
What Buyers Say
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 2025, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
The Microsoft 15" Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC (7th Edition, Black) receives positive feedback overall, with users appreciating its included keyboard and touchpad, external display support, and cooling system. However, concerns about heat during heavy workloads and non-upgradable RAM are noted. The Q&A confirms processor options but leaves some ambiguity on model selection.
Pros
- Included keyboard and touchpad
- External monitor support
- Effective cooling system
Cons
- May get warm under heavy loads
- Non-upgradable RAM
- Ambiguous processor model selection
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2496 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 66 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 2025, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong cpu (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.
