MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 15.6" Slim 1 Abyss Blue 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
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 15.6" Slim 1 Abyss Blue 2025
This Lenovo Chromebook is overwhelmingly praised for its speed, design, and value for money, especially for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. Users highlight its fast boot times, excellent keyboard, and seamless integration with Google services. However, a minority report poor screen resolution, and several note that it is not suitable for gaming or demanding applications. Battery life is generally acceptable but not exceptional.
Pros
- Fast boot and performance
- Excellent value for money
- Great keyboard feel
- Seamless Google integration
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Poor screen resolution on some units
- Not suitable for gaming
- Underpowered for demanding apps
- Battery life could be better
- Limited storage for heavy users
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 15.6" Slim 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | 2.8 GHz celeron |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | AMD Radeon 610M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 64 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 220 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 × HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.58 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 42 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
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 15.6" Slim 1 Abyss Blue 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average ram (21st percentile)
- Below average screen (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 32 specs.