MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
MSI
75 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft EP2-33231
Microsoft
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Performance 4
Display quality 3
Design 3
Customization 2
Battery life 3
Fan noise 2
Microsoft EP2-33231
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Compact
Business
Entertainment
Student
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Microsoft EP2-33231 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | HDR and adaptive color improve color accuracy and contrast |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 (2.5Gbps) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.22 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 51 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %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
Microsoft EP2-33231
- Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.