MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
LG gram Pro 16" 16Z90TR-E.ADB9U1 Black 2025
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
LG gram Pro 16" 16Z90TR-E.ADB9U1 Black 2025
The LG Gram laptop is praised for its extreme lightness and powerful performance with the Intel Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5050, making it ideal for portable gaming and heavy tasks like video editing. However, the build quality draws criticism: the plastic chassis feels cheap, attracts grease easily, and can bend under pressure, which disappoints given the high price.
Pros
- Extremely lightweight design
- Powerful performance with Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5050
- Great for photo/video editing and gaming
- Vibrant OLED display
- Includes USB-C to Ethernet adapter
Cons
- Cheap plastic build feels low quality
- Chassis easily collects grease and fingerprints
- Chassis bends under pressure when typing
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | LG gram Pro 16" 16Z90TR-E.ADB9U1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 13 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | 5050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | WiFi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.36 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 90 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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
LG gram Pro 16" 16Z90TR-E.ADB9U1 Black 2025
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 32 specs.