MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro Silver 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
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The Apple 16" MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) receives strong praise for its raw performance, particularly from creative professionals such as video editors and photographers who find it handles demanding applications like Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve smoothly. Users appreciate the expanded port selection compared to previous MacBook Air models, including an SD card slot and extra USB ports. A few mentions note the lack of a number pad on the keyboard, and one user wished for a larger SSD option at purchase.
Pros
- Excellent performance for creative work
- Smooth multitasking with demanding apps
- Appreciated additional ports (SD, USB)
- Large screen size
- Great for video editing and photography
Cons
- No number pad on keyboard
- Wished for larger SSD option
- Short usage period for some users
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Apple M4 Pro |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 14 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Apple 20-Core GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 48 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 3456 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.20 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
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
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.