MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH Black 2023
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
Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH Black 2023
The Gigabyte laptop receives mixed reviews. While many users praise its build quality, performance, and value for money, there are significant complaints about GPU fan failures, noise, and a static popping noise on wireless headsets. Some users also report issues with the display and software, but overall, those who have had positive experiences find it to be a powerful and reliable machine.
Pros
- Strong build quality
- Great performance for gaming and AI
- Good value for money
- Thin display
- Upgradable RAM and storage
Cons
- GPU fan failures
- Loud under heavy load
- Static popping noise on wireless headsets
- Display issues (shuts off, lines)
- Poor software/control panel
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core i9 13980HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 5.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth V5.2 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg★ | 2.80 kg |
| Battery | 100 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
Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH Black 2023
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average portability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average port selection (26th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.