MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo LOQ 15.6" LOQ-E Luna Grey
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
Lenovo LOQ 15.6" LOQ-E Luna Grey
The Lenovo LOQ-E comes with 3 months of Xbox Game Pass pre-installed, which some users appreciate. However, there is limited information about RAM upgradeability, warranty coverage, and battery life. Gaming performance with the RTX 3050 at 144Hz seems adequate but not exceptional based on available Q&A.
Pros
- Xbox Game Pass pre-installed
- 144Hz refresh rate display
Cons
- Unclear RAM upgrade options
- Missing warranty details
- Limited battery life information
- RTX 3050 average gaming performance
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo LOQ 15.6" LOQ-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i5 12450HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | 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★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | 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
Lenovo LOQ 15.6" LOQ-E Luna Grey
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo LOQ 15.6" LOQ-E Luna Grey offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.
