MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" 82XQ012GUS Abyss Blue 2026
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 IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" 82XQ012GUS Abyss Blue 2026
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is praised as a reliable and affordable daily driver with a sharp design and excellent keyboard. Users love the fast Ryzen 5 performance and Full HD screen, though some note limited storage, average battery life, and a grainy webcam in low light. A few mention lag with the base 8GB RAM, but overall it delivers solid value for the price.
Pros
- Fast Ryzen 5 performance
- Excellent tactile keyboard
- Sharp and lightweight design
- Full HD crisp display
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Limited 256GB storage
- Mediocre battery life (5-6 hours)
- Grainy webcam in low light
- Narrow screen viewing angles
- Plastic body with minor flex
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" 82XQ012GUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 5 40 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | AMD Radeon 610M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | 0 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.61 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %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 IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" 82XQ012GUS Abyss Blue 2026
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average storage (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (24th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.