MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro Space 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
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
The Apple 16" MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip receives strong praise for its performance, especially among creative professionals like video editors and photographers. Users appreciate the inclusion of extra ports beyond USB-C, such as an SD card slot, and the larger screen. A few minor wishes include a larger SSD option and a number pad on the keyboard, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Fast processing speeds
- Extra ports (SD card slot, HDMI)
- Large 16" screen
- Handles demanding creative software
- Nano-texture display option
Cons
- No number pad on keyboard
- No larger SSD option (2 TB wish)
- No USB-A ports
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Apple M4 Pro |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 14 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Apple (20-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 24 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 3456 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.20 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh | 100 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 Pro 16.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
