MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
ASUS CM1402CM2A-M8186
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
ASUS CM1402CM2A-M8186
Users find this ASUS Chromebook to be a solid, affordable option for basic tasks like web browsing, streaming, schoolwork, and light productivity. While many praise its long battery life, lightweight design, and excellent value for the price, common complaints include a poor, washed-out screen, limited performance with heavy workloads, and confusion over its ARM processor and ChromeOS restrictions. A significant number of negative reviews focus on poor customer service and defective units, which drags down the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great value for the price
- Good for basic tasks and schoolwork
- Fast and responsive for everyday use
Cons
- Poor washed-out screen quality
- Limited performance for heavy tasks
- Confusion over ARM processor compatibility
- ChromeOS restrictions and lack of Windows
- Insufficient RAM (4 GB) for multitasking
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | ASUS CM1402CM2A-M8186 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | MediaTek Integrated Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.34 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | ChromeOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %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
ASUS CM1402CM2A-M8186
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (74th percentile)
- Below average ram (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
ASUS CM1402CM2A-M8186 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.
