Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M3 Pro Black 2023
Apple
72 Overall Score
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MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
MSI
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M3 Pro Black 2023
No customer feedback yet
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Performance 4
Display quality 3
Design 3
Customization 2
Battery life 3
Fan noise 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M3 Pro | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Pro | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 11 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M3 Pro 14-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 18 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 2.75 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M3 Pro Black 2023
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Scores 76 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.