MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo ThinkPad 14.5" P14s Gen 5 Black 2024
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 ThinkPad 14.5" P14s Gen 5 Black 2024
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this laptop, praising its build quality, speed, and value for money. It handles heavy applications like CAD and programming well, and many appreciate the upgradable RAM and SSD. However, some users note that the display and camera resolution could be better, and a few had to adjust camera settings for virtual meetings.
Pros
- Build quality
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Upgradable RAM and SSD
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Display resolution could be better
- Camera resolution could be better
- Camera settings need adjustment for virtual meetings
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo ThinkPad 14.5" P14s Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 0.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA RTX 500 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 350 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.61 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 75 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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 ThinkPad 14.5" P14s Gen 5 Black 2024
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 3 of 8 usage categories and 2 of 30 specs.