MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G11 Silver 2025
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
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G11 Silver 2025
The HP EliteBook 840 G11 receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its value for money and extensive features, especially in professional healthcare settings. However, a significant number report serious issues like abrupt shutdowns after one hour and a non-functional trackpad, along with difficulties with HP's technical support. The overall experience appears inconsistent, with some very satisfied and others deeply frustrated.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Excellent in professional healthcare settings
- Fast performance with SaaS
- Lots of features
- Reliable over many years (1040 series)
Cons
- Laptop shuts down after 1 hour
- Unresponsive trackpad
- HP support issues with serial number
- Wasted time troubleshooting
- Inconsistent quality control
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP EliteBook 14" 840 G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.42 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 56 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 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
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G11 Silver 2025
- Strong portability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.