MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Gray 2021
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
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Gray 2021
Despite one DOA unit and a mixed experience with cosmetic condition and pre-installed corporate software, the overwhelming majority of buyers found this refurbished laptop to be excellent value. Users praise its speed, pristine appearance, and hassle-free setup, with several noting the seller's responsive customer service when issues arose.
Pros
- Fast processor performance
- Excellent cosmetic condition (immaculate)
- Easy setup and configuration
- Good value for money
- Responsive seller customer service
Cons
- Occasional DOA units
- Blemishes despite 'like new' rating
- Pre-installed corporate software issues
- No full Dell account wipe by refurbisher
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Dell Latitude 14" 5420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i7 1185G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 220 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.37 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 63 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Gray 2021
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (69th percentile)
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
- Below average cpu (26th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.