MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Acer Swift 14" Swift 3 Silver 2021
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
Acer Swift 14" Swift 3 Silver 2021
The Acer Swift 3 with AMD Ryzen 7 4700U is praised for its strong performance, beating Intel i7-10510U in benchmarks, and offers up to 11.5 hours of battery life. It includes versatile ports like USB-C with DisplayPort and HDMI, making it suitable for dual monitor setups. However, it is primarily marketed for business and productivity, not high-performance gaming. RAM and storage upgradeability details are not confirmed in the provided Q&A.
Pros
- Strong performance beating Intel i7-10510U
- Up to 11.5 hours battery life
- Versatile ports including USB-C with DisplayPort
- HDMI port for dual monitor setups
- Suitable for business and productivity
Cons
- Not designed for high-performance gaming
- RAM and storage upgradeability unconfirmed
- Primarily marketed for business, not gaming
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Acer Swift 14" Swift 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.20 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 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
Acer Swift 14" Swift 3 Silver 2021
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 29 specs.