MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 Cosmic Blue 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
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 Cosmic Blue 2024
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its strong performance, solid build quality, and excellent value for money, especially for students and professionals. Users praise the fast AMD Ryzen processors, comfortable keyboard, and lightweight design, though many note the battery life is shorter than advertised and some experience heating or fan noise. A few isolated complaints about slow boot times, speaker quality, and customer service issues exist, but the majority recommend it as a reliable productivity laptop.
Pros
- Fast AMD Ryzen processor performance
- Solid build quality and premium feel
- Lightweight and portable design
- Comfortable keyboard for long sessions
- Large 16-inch display for multitasking
Cons
- Short battery life (3-5 hours)
- Heating issues during normal use
- Loud fan noise
- Poor speaker quality
- Slow bootup times for some units
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 5 150 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Integrated AMD Radeon 660M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 40Gbps |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.70 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 45 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
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 Cosmic Blue 2024
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (69th percentile)
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average portability (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.