Dell 16 Laptop DC16256-16.0-inch 16:10 Midnight Blue
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Dell 16 Laptop DC16256-16.0-inch 16:10 Midnight Blue
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Dell laptop, praising its fast performance, great graphics, and reliable build. Many appreciate the lightweight design, backlit keyboard, and fingerprint reader. A few concerns include missing rubber feet and Dell's customer support, as well as average battery life of 4-5 hours.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Great graphics
- Lightweight and thin design
- Backlit keyboard
- Fingerprint reader
Cons
- Missing rubber feet
- Poor customer support
- Average battery life (4-5 hours)
- Trackpad not preferred
- Limited memory in some models
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
Scores
Specifications
| Dell 16 Laptop DC16256-16.0-inch 16:10 | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | — | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.98 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell 16 Laptop DC16256-16.0-inch 16:10 Midnight Blue
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong cpu (79th percentile)
- Strong gpu (70th percentile)
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 30 specs.