HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver 2024
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver 2024
This HP laptop receives mixed feedback from users. While many praise its fast performance, large 17.3-inch screen, and easy setup, a significant number report severe battery life issues, with one user needing to charge every hour and another experiencing a non-charging battery. There are also complaints about lag and graphics driver errors in Photoshop, undermining confidence in its advertised specs.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Large 17.3-inch screen
- Easy setup
- Good sound and picture
- Plenty of memory and storage
Cons
- Very poor battery life
- Lag and slowness in use
- Graphics driver errors in Photoshop
- Battery does not charge at all
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 Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1334U | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 0.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4b | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.09 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Strong storage (67th percentile)
- Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average screen (33rd 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
HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver 2024 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 30 specs.
