MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
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
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
The Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop receives mixed feedback from users. While its performance with the RTX 3050 is adequate for popular games at high settings, some users find the RAM upgrade limit of 64 GB and the lack of detailed warranty information to be drawbacks. The laptop supports multiple external monitors and comes with Windows 10 Pro, eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 11.
Pros
- Adequate gaming performance with RTX 3050
- Supports multiple external monitors
- Comes with Windows 10 Pro
- Free upgrade to Windows 11 eligible
Cons
- RAM upgrade limited to 64 GB
- Lack of detailed warranty information
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i5 10300H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.30 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 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
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Strong port selection (69th percentile)
- Strong ram (68th percentile)
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
Pricing
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
