MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs ASUS ROG Strix G18
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
MSI
76 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix G18 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 8TB SSD, RTX 5080, Eclipse Gray
ASUS
62 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
ASUS ROG Strix G18 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 8TB SSD, RTX 5080, Eclipse Gray
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Entertainment
Ai Llm
Business
Student
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | ASUS ROG Strix G18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 8 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 18" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | 2.5G LAN port |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg★ | 3.20 kg |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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
ASUS ROG Strix G18 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 8TB SSD, RTX 5080, Eclipse Gray
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
ASUS ROG Strix G18 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 8TB SSD, RTX 5080, Eclipse Gray
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 29 specs.
