MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Hyperstrix 16" 16GB RAM,512GB SSD Grey
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
Hyperstrix 16" 16GB RAM,512GB SSD Grey
Opinions on this HYPERSTRIX laptop are sharply divided. A few verified buyers praise its lightweight design, speed, and value for children's use or crafts, calling it easy to start and responsive. However, multiple verified reviews describe severe performance issues and a complete failure after 7 months, with no working support website to claim warranty, making many feel the $340 purchase was wasted. The mixed feedback suggests buyers should proceed with caution.
Pros
- Easy to get started and use
- Lightweight and portable design
- Good speed for basic tasks
- Responsive keyboard and touchpad
- Great value for money for children
Cons
- Broke completely after 7 months
- No functional support website for warranty
- Very slow compared to older budget laptop
- Garbage display due to bad video adaptor
- Cannot complete Windows 11 recovery
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Hyperstrix 16" 16GB RAM,512GB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.04 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 38 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
Hyperstrix 16" 16GB RAM,512GB SSD Grey
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average cpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
No current pricing available
Hyperstrix 16" 16GB RAM,512GB SSD Grey
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 29 specs.
