MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
ASUS TUF 16" TUF F16 Black 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
ASUS TUF 16" TUF F16 Black 2025
The laptop is praised for its fast performance and value for money, especially for gaming and school use. However, several users note the battery life is very short, lasting only about an hour, and one reviewer received a US keyboard layout with the wrong plug. Overall, most buyers are satisfied with the speed and build quality despite the battery and storage limitations.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Great for gaming
- Solid build quality
- Compatible with many games
Cons
- Short battery life (about 1 hour)
- Limited storage
- Occasional frame drops
- US keyboard layout for some
- Wrong plug for some regions
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | ASUS TUF 16" TUF F16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i7 14650HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.20 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 90 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 TUF 16" TUF F16 Black 2025
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average portability (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.