MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
MSI
76 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Performance 4
Display quality 3
Design 3
Customization 2
Battery life 3
Fan noise 2
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
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Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Apple M5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Apple M5 10-core |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 3024 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 1,000,000:1 contrast |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.55 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (24th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black0.030score per dollar
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black0.045score per dollar
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 83 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 30 specs.