MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LW-XS97 Off 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
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LW-XS97 Off Black 2025
The ASUS ROG Strix AI Gaming Laptop is praised for its powerful GeForce RTX 5080 graphics and high 240Hz Mini LED display, which significantly enhance gaming visuals. Users appreciate the customizable RGB keyboard and the potential for VR gaming, though some express concerns about warranty support for Thunderbolt 5 and WiFi 7, as well as uncertainty about RAM upgradability.
Pros
- Powerful GeForce RTX 5080 graphics
- High 240Hz Mini LED display
- Customizable RGB keyboard
- VR gaming support
Cons
- Uncertain RAM upgradability
- Warranty support concerns for Thunderbolt 5 and WiFi 7
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LW-XS97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg★ | 2.77 kg |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 90 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
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LW-XS97 Off Black 2025
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 29 specs.
