MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
ASUS ROG Flow 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 Off Black 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
ASUS ROG Flow 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 Off Black 2025
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) is a powerful and innovative 2-in-1 gaming laptop that excels in performance for gaming, creative work, and AI tasks. Users praise its sleek design, bright display, and versatile USB-C charging, but many note significant issues with fan noise, heating, and a poor keyboard attachment. While the device offers impressive power for its size, concerns about build quality, software driver issues, and high price point temper overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Excellent gaming and AI performance
- Sleek and durable design
- Bright and vibrant display
- Versatile USB-C charging
- Innovative 2-in-1 form factor
Cons
- Loud fan noise under load
- Significant heating issues
- Poor keyboard attachment quality
- High price point
- Software driver problems
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | ASUS ROG Flow 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 64 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.4" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.20 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 70 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 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
ASUS ROG Flow 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 Off Black 2025
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
