MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Dell G5 15.6" G5587-7866BLK-PUS Licorice Black 2018
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
Dell G5 15.6" G5587-7866BLK-PUS Licorice Black 2018
Users are largely satisfied with this Dell G5 5587 gaming laptop, praising its strong gaming performance, solid build, and good value for the price. However, overheating is a significant and recurring issue, with many describing it as "cooking like an oven" and requiring workarounds like propping it up. The small 128GB SSD C: drive and the pre-installed SmartByte software are also common complaints, though these are seen as manageable by more tech-savvy users.
Pros
- Strong gaming performance
- Good value for price
- Solid and durable build
- Fast SSD performance
- Attractive red backlit keyboard
Cons
- Excessive overheating issues
- Small 128GB SSD C: drive
- Pre-installed SmartByte software slows internet
- Heavy and bulky design
- Battery life degrades over time
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Dell G5 15.6" G5587-7866BLK-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | 3.9 GHz core_i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 24★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR5 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg★ | 2.85 kg |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 56 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 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
Dell G5 15.6" G5587-7866BLK-PUS Licorice Black 2018
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (68th percentile)
- Below average portability (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Dell G5 15.6" G5587-7866BLK-PUS Licorice Black 2018 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 31 specs.
