MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
HP 15.6" HP Silver
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
HP 15.6" HP Silver
This HP laptop is widely praised for its excellent value, especially given the touchscreen and solid performance for everyday tasks like web browsing and office work. Users highlight the fast processor, responsive touchscreen, and lightweight design. However, some note issues with screen size being smaller than advertised, occasional freezing, poor battery life, and HP bloatware. Overall, it is seen as a great budget option for students and light users.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Responsive touchscreen
- Fast processor
- Lightweight design
- Good for everyday tasks
Cons
- Screen smaller than advertised
- Occasional freezing
- Poor battery life
- HP bloatware
- Limited SSD storage
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP 15.6" HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | — |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 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
HP 15.6" HP Silver
- Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average port selection (33rd percentile)
Pricing
HP 15.6" HP Silver offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 29 specs.
