HP 17.3" Laptop Natural Silver
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
HP 17.3" Laptop Natural Silver
Overall, the laptop receives high marks for its speed, display quality, and performance under heavy workloads. One alarming review raised serious concerns about a missing screw, a tampered webcam, and a suspicious model number, suggesting possible refurbishment or fraud. The majority of buyers are satisfied, but the single severe complaint drags the average down significantly.
Pros
- Very fast performance
- Excellent display quality
- Handles heavy workloads smoothly
- Easy and quick setup
- Great graphics
Cons
- Missing screw raised suspicions of tampering
- Webcam was open out of the box
- Suspicious model number not found on HP website
- Difficult factory reset process
- Potential for refurbished or tampered units
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP 17.3" Laptop | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1355U | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3" | 16" |
| Resolution | — | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.09 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 41 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP 17.3" Laptop Natural Silver
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (27th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
HP 17.3" Laptop Natural Silver
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 29 specs.
