MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 16" Gen 3 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
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 16" Gen 3 Black 2025
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 AMD receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its fast performance, sturdy build, and excellent value. Users praise the large anti-glare display, comfortable keyboard, and long battery life, making it ideal for business and productivity tasks. However, a few reviewers report issues with insufficient RAM for demanding workloads, trackpoint recalibration, and pre-installed McAfee software. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and professional-grade laptop at a competitive price.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Sturdy build quality
- Large anti-glare display
- Comfortable keyboard
- Long battery life
Cons
- Insufficient RAM for demanding tasks
- Trackpoint frequent recalibration
- Pre-installed McAfee software
- Camera lacks facial recognition
- Quality control issues (camera/microphone)
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 16" Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 5 230 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Integrated AMD Radeon 760M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.71 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 48 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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 ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 16" Gen 3 Black 2025
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average storage (25th percentile)
- Below average portability (31st percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 16" Gen 3 Black 2025 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.
