MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Acer Aspire 16" A16-11MT-X669 Gray
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
Acer Aspire 16" A16-11MT-X669 Gray
Users are overwhelmingly pleased with this Acer laptop, praising its speed, vivid display, comfortable backlit keyboard with number pad, and exceptional battery life on eco mode. A few reports of a defective unit that shut off and would not restart, and intermittent screen flickering on one unit, temper an otherwise glowing reception. Overall, it delivers strong value for home, college, and creative work, especially when purchased on sale.
Pros
- Fast performance and responsiveness
- Vivid and sharp display
- Comfortable backlit keyboard with number pad
- Exceptional battery life on eco mode
- Cool running temperature
Cons
- Risk of defective unit shutting down permanently
- Intermittent screen flickering on some units
- Battery life not exceptional without eco mode
- Customer service and refund processing delays
- AI bloatware and Microsoft prompts can be annoying
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Acer Aspire 16" A16-11MT-X669 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.55 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
Acer Aspire 16" A16-11MT-X669 Gray
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (69th percentile)
- Strong port selection (65th percentile)
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
No current pricing available
Acer Aspire 16" A16-11MT-X669 Gray
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.
