MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 15.6" TUF506HM-ES76 Eclipse Gray
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 TUF Gaming F15 15.6" TUF506HM-ES76 Eclipse Gray
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its performance, bright display, and upgradeable memory, making it a solid choice for gaming and productivity. However, several reviews report serious issues like fan failure within a year, screen glitches, and battery problems, which significantly lower overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Fast gaming performance
- Bright and colorful display
- Upgradeable memory and storage
- Professional design
- Good battery life for web browsing
Cons
- Fan failure within 11 months
- Screen glitches and flickering
- Battery and overheating issues
- Not fully VR-ready
- Pre-installed bloatware concerns
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | ASUS TUF Gaming F15 15.6" TUF506HM-ES76 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i7 11800H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 6 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" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI 2.0b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | 1 x RJ-45 (1Gbps) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.30 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 TUF Gaming F15 15.6" TUF506HM-ES76 Eclipse Gray
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.