MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
ASUS ROG Strix G17 17.3" G713QR-ES96 Eclipse Cinza 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
ASUS ROG Strix G17 17.3" G713QR-ES96 Eclipse Cinza 2021
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 2021 receives mixed feedback from Q&A participants. Users appreciate the dual SODIMM slots and the MAX-P GPU variant, but express confusion over the QHD 165Hz screen being paired with a lower-end RTX 3060. Availability is a major concern, with the laptop rarely in stock since its pre-order sold out weeks ago.
Pros
- Dual SODIMM slots
- MAX-P GPU variant
- Two M.2 SSD slots
- DP 1.4 USB-C output
Cons
- QHD 165Hz screen with RTX 3060
- Rarely in stock
- No HDD support
- Confusing GPU-screen pairing
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | ASUS ROG Strix G17 17.3" G713QR-ES96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 300 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.0b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.70 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 90 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home |
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
ASUS ROG Strix G17 17.3" G713QR-ES96 Eclipse Cinza 2021
- Strong port selection (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong gpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
No current pricing available
ASUS ROG Strix G17 17.3" G713QR-ES96 Eclipse Cinza 2021
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
