MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Black
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
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Black
Overall, users find this refurbished laptop to offer great value and performance for the price, with many praising its speed, build quality, and lightweight design. However, significant concerns exist about reliability, with some units arriving defective or failing quickly, and one review highlighted misleading condition descriptions. Setup requirements and shipping delays were also noted as minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Great performance for the price
- Lightweight and portable design
- Solid build quality
- Fast processor (holiday sale value)
- 32GB RAM capacity
Cons
- Hardware reliability issues (some DOA)
- Condition misrepresented (older model than advertised)
- Requires another computer for initial setup
- Shipping delays (estimated vs actual)
- Screen quality only average
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Dell Latitude 14" 5420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i5 1135G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | RJ45 port |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Black
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Strong portability (66th percentile)
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
- Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
- Below average storage (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Dell Latitude 14" 5420 Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.
