MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo ThinkPad 14.5" P14s Gen 5 Black 2024
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 14.5" P14s Gen 5 Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 is praised for its solid build, fast performance, and upgradable RAM and SSD. Users find it ideal for heavy applications like CAD and programming, though some wish for better display and camera resolution. Overall, it delivers great value and handles demanding tasks with ease.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Fast performance
- Upgradable RAM and SSD
- Great value for money
- Handles heavy applications well
Cons
- Display resolution could be better
- Camera resolution could be better
- Camera settings need adjustment
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo ThinkPad 14.5" P14s Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.5" |
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.61 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 75 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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 14.5" P14s Gen 5 Black 2024
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
