MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 Black 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
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is highly regarded for its performance, build quality, and portability, with many users praising its ability to handle demanding tasks like CAD, AI, and multitasking without lag. However, a significant minority report serious issues like defects, poor customer service, and a subpar screen coating, leading to mixed experiences. Battery life and keyboard receive frequent positive mentions, while Windows 11 and touchpad problems are common negatives.
Pros
- Fast performance for demanding tasks
- High build quality and sturdy design
- Excellent keyboard for typing
- Good battery life
- Portable and lightweight for a workstation
Cons
- Poor customer service experience
- Defective touchpad issues
- Screen coating causing murky fonts
- Slow performance on some units
- No numeric keypad
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RTX PRO P2000 Blackwell |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px | 3840 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 (2.5Gbps) | No Onboard Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.84 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 90 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 3 of 30 specs.
