MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 Platinum 2021
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 Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 Platinum 2021
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (renewed) receives mostly positive feedback for its premium build, portability, and value. Users praise the like-new condition, 100% battery health, and smooth performance for basic tasks like Office and web browsing. However, some report reliability issues after extended use, including boot loops and keyboard problems, which lower the overall confidence. The touch screen and compact size are highlights, but the fan noise during light gaming and limited battery life are noted drawbacks.
Pros
- Like-new condition
- 100% battery health
- Premium build quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Touch screen
Cons
- Boot loop issues after extended use
- Keyboard key failures
- Fan noise during light gaming
- Limited battery life
- No backlit keyboard
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | 3.6 GHz core_i5_1035g1 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | LPDDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 12.4" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1536 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.11 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home in S Mode |
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 Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 Platinum 2021
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong cpu (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average port selection (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 Platinum 2021
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 29 specs.
