MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
MSI
76 Overall Score
vs
Gigabyte GAMING A18 18" GAMING 3WHK3USC64SH Black Steel 2025
Gigabyte
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
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
Gigabyte GAMING A18 18" GAMING 3WHK3USC64SH Black Steel 2025
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Entertainment
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Student
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Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Gigabyte GAMING A18 18" GAMING 3WHK3USC64SH | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 18" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg★ | 2.80 kg |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 76 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
Gigabyte GAMING A18 18" GAMING 3WHK3USC64SH Black Steel 2025
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 20230.001score per dollar
vs
Gigabyte GAMING A18 18" GAMING 3WHK3USC64SH Black Steel 20250.002score per dollar
Gigabyte GAMING A18 18" GAMING 3WHK3USC64SH Black Steel 2025 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
