MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
HP 15 15.6" B8QH8UA#ABA Natural Silver 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
HP 15 15.6" B8QH8UA#ABA Natural Silver 2025
This HP 15.6-inch laptop is widely praised for its smooth performance, responsive touchscreen, and lightweight design, making it an excellent choice for students and home office users. Verified buyers highlight the fast SSD, good battery life, and great value for the price. Some note limited storage on the base model and that it is not suited for heavy gaming or advanced editing.
Pros
- Smooth performance for school and browsing
- Responsive HD touchscreen
- Lightweight and portable design
- Fast SSD boot times
- Good battery life for all-day use
Cons
- Limited storage on base model (128GB)
- Not suitable for heavy gaming or advanced editing
- Screen is HD, not Full HD
- Windows S-mode may require disabling
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP 15 15.6" B8QH8UA#ABA | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 62.5% sRGB |
| 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★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
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 15 15.6" B8QH8UA#ABA Natural Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gpu (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average screen (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average ram (24th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.