MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 2
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
MSI
76 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 2 2018, Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
Microsoft
47 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 2 2018, Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
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Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 24★ | — |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | LPDDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2256 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | 10/100/1000 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.28 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 2 2018, Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (65th percentile)
- Below average cpu (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average port selection (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (25th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 2 2018, Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 29 specs.
