MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
ASUS ROG Strix 17.3" G713RC-RS73 Eclipse Gray 2022
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
ASUS ROG Strix 17.3" G713RC-RS73 Eclipse Gray 2022
The product receives mixed feedback. One verified user praises its speed and reliability but is confused by the keyboard keys. Another user reports keyboard issues, though ASUS support responds with troubleshooting steps. Q&A indicates upgradeable RAM and storage, which is a positive for tech-savvy users.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Reliable
- Upgradeable RAM (two slots)
- Upgradeable storage (two M.2 slots)
Cons
- Confusing keyboard keys
- Keyboard issues reported
- No HDD included
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | ASUS ROG Strix 17.3" G713RC-RS73 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 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★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI 2.0b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | 2.5GbE |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.50 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 56 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 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
ASUS ROG Strix 17.3" G713RC-RS73 Eclipse Gray 2022
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Strong cpu (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.