MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.9" 7th Edition Dune 2024
What Buyers Say
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.9" 7th Edition Dune 2024
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition receives mixed feedback. Users praise its portability, fast performance, and good battery life for everyday tasks, but significant issues with the ARM processor cause software incompatibility, especially with Adobe Creative Suite and printer drivers. Verified buyers highlight both excellent value and frustrating crashes, making it a risky choice for specialized workflows.
Pros
- Fast performance for everyday tasks
- Excellent portability and lightweight design
- Good battery life for all-day use
- Smooth operation and quick startup
- Great build quality
Cons
- ARM processor software incompatibility
- Adobe Creative Suite crashes and freezes
- Printer driver installation issues
- Syncing problems with other devices
- Program installation difficulties
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.9" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 24★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | sRGB and Vivid |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 54 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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.9" 7th Edition Dune 2024
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.9" 7th Edition Dune 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
