Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" 2017, Core i5-7300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Platinum
Microsoft
36 Overall Score
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MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
MSI
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" 2017, Core i5-7300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Performance 4
Display quality 3
Design 3
Customization 2
Battery life 3
Fan noise 2
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Entertainment
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Compact
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 7300U | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 620 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3000 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wireless-AC | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.53 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" 2017, Core i5-7300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" 2017, Core i5-7300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Platinum
No current pricing available
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Verdict
Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 29 specs.
