MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
HP Stream
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 Stream
This laptop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its portability, ease of setup, and value for basic tasks like schoolwork and web browsing. However, several reviewers report significant performance issues, including lag, freezing, and slow processing, especially with multiple tabs or streaming. Build quality concerns like a failing microphone and poor sound quality also appear, while the graphics are deemed unsuitable for gaming.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight
- Easy setup
- Good value for basic tasks
- Decent battery life for work
- Durable build (survived drops)
Cons
- Slow performance with multiple tabs
- Poor graphics for gaming
- Abysmal sound quality
- Faulty microphone after 2 weeks
- Inaccurate product description (ports)
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP Stream | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Processor N150 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| 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 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | TN |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 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 | 1.81 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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
HP Stream
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (71st percentile)
- Strong portability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
No current pricing available
HP Stream
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 31 specs.
