MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023

MSI
76 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M2 Space Gray 2022

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M2 Space Gray 2022

Apple
83 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023

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 13.3" M2 Space Gray 2022

95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The MacBook Pro with M2 chip, 24GB RAM, and 1TB SSD is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional performance, sleek design, and great value. Users highlight the touch bar, lightweight build, and smooth multitasking as key strengths. A few Q&A entries show confusion about specs and condition, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.

Pros
  • Exceptional performance
  • Sleek and elegant design
  • Great value for money
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Touch Bar feature
Cons
  • Confusion about specs in Q&A
  • Unanswered questions about condition
👍 Performance 5
👍 Design 4
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Touch bar 3
👍 Portability 2
👍 Storage capacity 2

Scores

Compact
MSI
49
Apple
94
Creator
MSI
93
Apple
60
Gaming
MSI
91
Apple
23
Student
MSI
65
Apple
90
Business
MSI
67
Apple
90
Developer
MSI
86
Apple
74
Entertainment
MSI
79
Apple
83
Ai Llm
MSI
54
Apple
45

Specifications

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M2
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i9 14900HX★Apple M2
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,922
15,655
Cores24★8
Frequency2.2 GHz★—
L3 Cache36 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★Apple M2 10-core
GPU Benchmark Score
19,512
5,339
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR6★System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB★24 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5★—
Storage 12 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size16"13.3"
Resolution3840 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate144 Hz★—
Brightness—500 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3P3 wide color
Connectivity
USB-C Ports22
USB Ports3★2
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 3
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★—
EthernetEthernet LAN (RJ-45)—
Physical
Weight2.75 kg1.36 kg★
Battery100 Wh★—
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

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 Pro 13.3" M2 Space Gray 2022

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong portability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile

Pricing

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M2 Space Gray 2022 is $1,230 cheaper (2.0x less).

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 20230.030score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M2 Space Gray 20220.066score per dollar

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M2 Space Gray 2022 offers 2.2x better value for money

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M2 Space Gray 2022

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M2

Scores 83 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 3 of 30 specs.

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorDeveloper

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M2 Better at:

CompactStudentBusinessEntertainment