MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 Midnight 2025
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 13.6" M4 Midnight 2025
The MacBook Air M4 is overwhelmingly praised for its performance, battery life, and portability. Users highlight the smooth multitasking, bright display, and improved webcam, though some note the 60Hz screen and limited ports as minor drawbacks. The Sky Blue color is a popular aesthetic choice, and the device is seen as a great value for a premium laptop.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Excellent battery life
- Lightweight and portable
- Bright and colorful display
- Improved webcam quality
Cons
- 60Hz display
- Limited number of ports
- Slow 30W charger
- Lacks bass in audio
- Black levels could be better
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Apple M4 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Apple M4 10-core |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | Wide color (P3) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | None |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.24 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 54 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 13.6" M4 Midnight 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 Midnight 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 3 of 30 specs.
