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
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Lenovo laptop, praising its speed, touchscreen, and build quality. The battery life and fast charging are also highlighted as strong points. A few minor concerns include weight and a potentially weak WiFi board, but overall it is seen as excellent value for the price.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Touchscreen functionality
- Good build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Slightly heavy
- Potential weak WiFi board
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 7 7735U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | AMD Radeon 680M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| 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★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| 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 social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- 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 5 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
