Lenovo 2-in-1 Series 14" Yoga 9i Aura Edition Cosmic Blue
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Lenovo 2-in-1 Series 14" Yoga 9i Aura Edition Cosmic Blue
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is widely praised for its sleek design, lightweight build, outstanding OLED display, and strong performance for everyday tasks and creative work. Many users highlight the premium feel, solid battery life, and versatile 2-in-1 functionality with the included pen. However, a vocal minority report severe issues with defective units, non-functional speakers, poor customer service, deceptive warranty policies, and missing accessories like the power cord. While most reviews are glowing, the significant number of detailed negative experiences brings the overall score down.
Pros
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Outstanding OLED display quality
- Strong performance for everyday tasks
- Premium build quality
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Defective units out of the box
- Poor customer support experience
- Deceptive accidental damage protection policies
- Missing power cord and accessories
- Non-functional speakers
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
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo 2-in-1 Series 14" Yoga 9i Aura Edition | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.7 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2880 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 100% P3, 99% Adobe RGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x RJ-45 (2.5Gbps) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.32 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 75 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo 2-in-1 Series 14" Yoga 9i Aura Edition Cosmic Blue
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
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
Pricing
Lenovo 2-in-1 Series 14" Yoga 9i Aura Edition Cosmic Blue offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
