MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
ASUS 15.5" Laptop Pastal Grey 2025
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 15.5" Laptop Pastal Grey 2025
This ASUS laptop receives mixed feedback: several users praise it as a great value for basic tasks like college work and web browsing, with one buyer specifically buying it for a niche automotive software use. However, multiple negative reviews highlight severe slowness, insufficient storage, Wi-Fi connectivity issues, and disappointment that the laptop is refurbished without being clearly advertised as such. Verified ratings range from 1 to 5 stars, reflecting both satisfaction and frustration.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Lightweight and compact design
- Easy setup
- Good for basic tasks
Cons
- Very slow and buggy
- Insufficient storage for games
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Refurbished not clearly advertised
- Non-upgradable components
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | ASUS 15.5" Laptop | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Celeron |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.31 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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 15.5" Laptop Pastal Grey 2025
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 29 specs.