Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 Arctic Grey 2025
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 Arctic Grey 2025
Users praise this laptop for its great quality and excellent balance of price and performance, especially for business and consultancy use. They highlight its lightness, clean layout, and upgradable RAM as key strengths, though some note it is a bit heavy and delivery can be slow. Overall, sentiment is very positive, with all five-star reviews emphasizing reliability and value.
Pros
- Great quality
- Excellent price/performance
- Lightweight and clean layout
- Upgradable RAM
- Good for business and consultancy
Cons
- A bit heavy
- Slow delivery
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
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 45%NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Ethernet (RJ45) | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.36 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 45 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 Arctic Grey 2025
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
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
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 Arctic Grey 2025
No current pricing available
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.
