MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
KurieTim 15.6" 32GB | 1TB Gray 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
KurieTim 15.6" 32GB | 1TB Gray 2024
Most buyers are very satisfied with this laptop, praising its lightweight design, fast performance, and large high-resolution screen. It works well for everyday tasks and older games, and several parents bought it as a starter gaming laptop for their children. However, one reviewer was disappointed that it cannot handle modern games, and another noted initial issues with Windows 11 and a bare-bones BIOS.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Fast performance
- Large high-resolution screen
- Good for everyday tasks and older games
- Good storage and startup time
Cons
- Cannot handle modern games
- Initial Windows 11 issues
- Very basic BIOS
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | KurieTim 15.6" 32GB | 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| 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
KurieTim 15.6" 32GB | 1TB Gray 2024
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Strong storage (67th percentile)
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
KurieTim 15.6" 32GB | 1TB Gray 2024 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.
