MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 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
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 is praised for its solid port selection, including USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and Ethernet, which users find convenient for connectivity. However, the lack of detailed information on warranty, battery life, multitasking, RAM upgradability, and pre-installed software leaves potential buyers with unanswered questions, creating a mixed sentiment overall.
Pros
- Comprehensive port selection
- USB-C and USB-A options
- HDMI 2.1 and Ethernet
- Headphone/microphone combo jack
Cons
- Lack of warranty details
- Unclear battery life
- Unclear multitasking performance
- RAM upgradability unknown
- Pre-installed software unspecified
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7535U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | AMD Radeon 660M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | 1 x RJ-45 (1Gbps) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.81 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 47 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
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2024
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (25th percentile)
- Below average portability (26th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.
