MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
HP Pavilion 15.6" TPN-Q245 Silver 2024
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 Pavilion 15.6" TPN-Q245 Silver 2024
The HP laptop receives mixed reviews. Some users praise its speed, touchscreen, and value for the price, while many others report serious issues like short battery life (2.5-3 hours), forced Microsoft account setup, and hardware failures including fried SSDs and missing advertised features like a backlit keyboard. Several verified buyers experienced crashes, preinstalled OS under another name, and poor seller support, leading to disappointment.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good value for price
- Touchscreen functionality
- Lightweight design
- Illuminated keyboard
Cons
- Short battery life (2.5-3 hours)
- Forced Microsoft account setup
- Hardware failures (fried SSD)
- Missing advertised features (backlit keyboard)
- Frequent crashes and freezing
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP Pavilion 15.6" TPN-Q245 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i7 1355U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| 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 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.75 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 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 Pavilion 15.6" TPN-Q245 Silver 2024
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average screen (33rd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.