Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 Midnight 2025
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 Midnight 2025
The Apple 15" MacBook Air with M4 chip receives positive feedback for its compatibility with iPhone and ability to connect to two external displays. Users appreciate the best-in-class battery life rated up to 18 hours, though actual duration depends on usage. The option for a faster 70W charger is noted as a plus, while the Thunderbolt 4 support is clarified over USB4.
Pros
- iPhone compatibility
- dual external display support
- best-in-class battery life
- fast 70W charger option
- Thunderbolt 4 support
Cons
- Battery life depends on usage
- No USB4 support
- Standard charger is slower
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
| Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.3" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2880 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | No | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.51 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 66 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 Midnight 2025
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.