MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
HP 17 Laptop 17.3" TPN-I139_320M3AV Silver 2023
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 17 Laptop 17.3" TPN-I139_320M3AV Silver 2023
The HP laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its speed, screen quality, and value for money, especially from users upgrading older machines. However, several verified buyers were frustrated by the mandatory Microsoft account login and Windows 11 S mode, which were not clearly disclosed. The touchpad issues and setup difficulties also drew criticism, leading some to return the product.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Clear and sharp screen
- Good value for money
- Easy to use
- Large screen for aging eyes
Cons
- Forced Microsoft account login
- Windows 11 S mode not disclosed
- Touchpad not working properly
- Tedious setup process
- No physical Wi-Fi switch
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP 17 Laptop 17.3" TPN-I139_320M3AV | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i3 1125G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel UHD 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" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1600 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 60% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.09 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 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
HP 17 Laptop 17.3" TPN-I139_320M3AV Silver 2023
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average cpu (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.