MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz Space Gray 2019
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
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz Space Gray 2019
Users are overwhelmingly pleased with this refurbished MacBook Air, noting its near-mint physical condition, smooth performance for everyday tasks, and excellent value compared to buying new. A few minor issues are mentioned, such as a slightly worn charger or an occasional screen glitch, but these are seen as negligible trade-offs for the price. One verified buyer reported a serious activation lock issue with the previous owner's Apple ID, though others dismissed this as user error.
Pros
- Near-mint physical condition
- Smooth performance for everyday tasks
- Excellent value for the price
- Good battery health
- Bright and beautiful display
Cons
- Minor activation lock issue reported
- Charger quality may be slightly worn
- Battery life shorter than older models
- Occasional screen glitch when switching modes
- Lack of USB-A ports
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 24★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | LPDDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | 10/100/1000 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.25 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 30 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
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
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz Space Gray 2019
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz Space Gray 2019
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 29 specs.
