MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
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
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
The Acer Nitro 5 supports Wi-Fi 6 for faster internet speeds and its 8GB RAM can be upgraded up to 64GB. However, there is no information on warranty coverage for accidental damage, and the performance of the RTX 3050 with AAA games on the 144Hz display is not detailed. Additionally, it is unclear if pre-installed software affects the 1TB SSD storage.
Pros
- Wi-Fi 6 support
- Upgradable RAM up to 64GB
Cons
- No accidental damage warranty info
- Unclear AAA game performance on RTX 3050
- Uncertain pre-installed software impact on storage
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i5 10300H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.30 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 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
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Strong port selection (69th percentile)
- Below average ram (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.