MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx 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
HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx Blue 2025
The HP laptop receives mostly positive reviews for its speed, value, and suitability for work and study. However, several verified buyers report significant issues: a defective display, poor customer service from HP, and the restrictive Windows 11 S-Mode that blocks non-Microsoft apps. The keyboard lacks backlighting and has a cheap feel, and one unit arrived with only 4GB RAM instead of the advertised 8GB.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Clear screen
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Windows 11 S-Mode restrictions
- Defective display on some units
- Poor HP customer service
- Keyboard lacks backlight
- Cheap plastic keyboard feel
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Processor N150 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| Storage 2 | — | 128 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 62.5 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.47 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 41 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
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
HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx Blue 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
No current pricing available
HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx Blue 2025
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 32 specs.
