MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Gigabyte AERO 14 OLED 9MF-E2USBB4SH Silver 2023
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
Gigabyte AERO 14 OLED 9MF-E2USBB4SH Silver 2023
The laptop has a beautiful screen and lightweight design, but suffers from severe reliability issues including motherboard failure, SSD failure, and fan control problems. Battery life is very poor, lasting only 40 minutes to 3 hours, and technical support is slow and expensive. Many users report defects like cracked screens and vertical lines, making this a high-risk purchase despite its attractive appearance.
Pros
- beautiful screen
- lightweight design
- good for movies
- runs games well
Cons
- motherboard failure
- SSD failure
- poor battery life
- fan control issues
- slow technical support
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Gigabyte AERO 14 OLED 9MF-E2USBB4SH | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i5 12500H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 18 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2880 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth V5.2 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.49 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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
Gigabyte AERO 14 OLED 9MF-E2USBB4SH Silver 2023
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
Gigabyte AERO 14 OLED 9MF-E2USBB4SH Silver 2023 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.
