MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Quiet 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
ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Quiet Blue 2024
This budget laptop gets mixed reviews. Some users find it adequate for basic tasks like email and word processing, praising its lightweight design and low price. However, many complain about extreme slowness, even after switching out of S mode, and there are serious concerns about reliability, with one unit failing after four months and another suffering from a warranty dispute over a cracked screen. Overall, the performance and build quality issues outweigh the positives for most reviewers.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable
- Low price
- Adequate for basic tasks
Cons
- Extremely slow performance
- Poor reliability
- Warranty and service issues
- Screen cracking problems
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | ASUS Vivobook Go 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| Storage 2 | — | 160 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| 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 | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.30 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 42 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 Vivobook Go 14 Quiet Blue 2024
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average storage (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 31 specs.