MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" P14s Gen 6 Black 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 ThinkPad 14" P14s Gen 6 Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 is widely praised as a powerful and portable mobile workstation, especially for engineering, development, and AI workloads. Users consistently highlight the excellent build quality, classic ThinkPad keyboard, and solid Linux compatibility as major strengths. However, several recurring issues temper the enthusiasm: notably poor battery life reported by a minority, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity glitches, and occasional complaints about the build feeling cheaper than previous generations.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Classic ThinkPad keyboard
- Great Linux compatibility
- Powerful AMD CPU performance
- Portable and lightweight design
Cons
- Poor battery life on some units
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- WiFi disconnection problems
- Feels cheap compared to older models
- Squeaky chassis on some units
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" P14s Gen 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | AMD Radeon 890M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.39 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 57 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %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 ThinkPad 14" P14s Gen 6 Black 2024
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 30 specs.