HP Pavilion 15.6" 15-FC Mistic Silver
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
HP Pavilion 15.6" 15-FC Mistic Silver
This laptop gets high marks for everyday tasks like photo editing, browsing, and study, with many users praising its fast processor, good battery life, and solid build quality. However, a few negative reviews highlight issues: one unit arrived with a defective touchpad, another user complains about loud fans and occasional slowdowns during heavier workloads. Overall, it's seen as great value for the price, though refurbished units carry some risk and the Japan import model requires manual language setup and a power adapter replacement.
Pros
- Fast processor for everyday tasks
- Good battery life matching specs
- Solid build quality
- Clear display
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Defective touchpad on some units
- Loud fan noise under load
- Occasional slowdowns with heavy workloads
- Not ideal for gaming or 3D modeling
- Refurbished units carry risk
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP Pavilion 15.6" 15-FC | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2 GHz ryzen_7 | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.81 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Pavilion 15.6" 15-FC Mistic Silver
- Strong cpu (74th percentile)
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average port selection (30th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 29 specs.