HP Victus 15.6" Gray 2023
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
HP Victus 15.6" Gray 2023
The HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop offers solid specs like 16GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 144Hz display, but user feedback is limited. Questions about VR readiness, cooling, and bloatware remain unanswered, indicating potential concerns. Overall, it seems a decent mid-range option with some uncertainties.
Pros
- 16GB RAM
- 1TB SSD storage
- 144Hz display
- 1920x1080 resolution
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Cons
- Unanswered VR readiness
- Unanswered cooling effectiveness
- Unanswered bloatware concerns
- Unanswered warranty details
- Unanswered RAM upgrade limit
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 Victus 15.6" | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 13420H | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | 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 | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 | 1 x RJ-45 (2.5Gbps) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.29 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 70 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Victus 15.6" Gray 2023
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average portability (30th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.