MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 Gold 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
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 Gold 2018
The MacBook Air 13.3" receives mostly positive feedback, with many users praising its speed, battery life, and value for money, especially for school or light work. However, a few negative reviews highlight serious issues like short battery life, malfunction after a few weeks, and poor customer service for refurbished units. Overall, it's seen as a great deal for the price, but refurbished quality and support can be inconsistent.
Pros
- Great speed and performance
- Excellent battery life
- Good value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Seamless integration with iPhone
Cons
- Short battery life for personal use
- Malfunctions within weeks
- Poor customer service for refurbished units
- Non-Apple charger included
- Slow performance for heavy tasks
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Apple MacBook Air 13.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 24★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | LPDDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | 10/100/1000 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.25 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 30 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
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
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 Gold 2018
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 30 specs.