MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Gigabyte GAMING A16 16" GAMING CVHI3US894SH Black Steel 2023
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
Gigabyte GAMING A16 16" GAMING CVHI3US894SH Black Steel 2023
This Gigabyte laptop delivers solid gaming performance at an attractive price point, especially with the RTX 5070 GPU handling most games on high settings. However, users report mixed feelings about the pre-installed GiMate software which is flashy but lacks customization and can consume significant RAM. A few buyers experienced serious issues like missing dedicated GPU or sudden performance drops that made the laptop unusable, highlighting some quality control and support concerns.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance for the price
- Smooth 165Hz WQXGA display
- Solid build quality
- Fast boot times
- Great value for money
Cons
- Bloated GiMate software with AI RAM drain
- Loud fan noise under heavy load
- No manual fan or OC control in software
- Average built-in speakers
- Straight charging cable takes desk space
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Gigabyte GAMING A16 16" GAMING CVHI3US894SH | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i7 13620H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | NTSC 45% |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.20 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 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
Gigabyte GAMING A16 16" GAMING CVHI3US894SH Black Steel 2023
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong screen (78th percentile)
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
No current pricing available
Gigabyte GAMING A16 16" GAMING CVHI3US894SH Black Steel 2023
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
