MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
HP Steam 14" Steam Honey Lavender 2025
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
HP Steam 14" Steam Honey Lavender 2025
The HP laptop generally receives positive feedback for its value, speed, and lightweight design, making it suitable for work, study, and everyday tasks. However, several verified reviews highlight significant issues: a defective display, poor customer service from HP, a clacky keyboard, and the restrictive Windows 11 S-Mode that blocks non-Microsoft apps. A few users also note the keyboard lacks backlighting and the RAM may differ from advertised specs.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Fast performance
- Lightweight and portable
- Clear screen
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Defective display on some units
- Poor HP customer service
- Windows 11 S-Mode restrictions
- Clacky plastic keyboard
- No keyboard backlight
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP Steam 14" Steam | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Processor N150 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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
HP Steam 14" Steam Honey Lavender 2025
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (74th percentile)
- Below average screen (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
HP Steam 14" Steam Honey Lavender 2025 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.
