HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx Silver 2025
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx Silver 2025
This laptop earns praise for its portability, build quality, and quiet operation, making it a solid choice for users who need a lightweight daily driver or a reliable remote-work machine. However, several verified reviewers report that the high-RAM configuration doesn't deliver the expected speed boost, and they cite a lack of keyboard backlight, limited ports, a non-USB-C charger, and a finicky included mouse as notable drawbacks. Overall sentiment is mixed: the product excels in mobility and basic tasks but falls short of performance expectations for its price tier.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable
- Good build quality
- Quiet operation
- Works well for remote desktop
- Sturdy hinge
Cons
- No keyboard backlight
- Limited USB ports
- Non-USB-C charger
- Unreliable included mouse
- Performance not as expected for specs
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
| HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3 1315U | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 1.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 45 percent | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 41 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx Silver 2025
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (23rd percentile)
- Below average cpu (28th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd 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
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.
