MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Lenovo P Series 16" P16s Gen 4 Black
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 P Series 16" P16s Gen 4 Black
The ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 AMD is widely praised as a powerful and reliable mobile workstation, especially for demanding tasks like engineering, AI, and virtualization. Users love the excellent keyboard, bright display options (including OLED and 4K touch), long battery life, and solid build quality. However, some report issues with fan noise when plugged in, occasional HDMI freezing, and a few early failures or missing features like the fingerprint scanner. Overall, it's seen as a great value for professionals needing portability and performance.
Pros
- Excellent keyboard
- Bright and sharp display options
- Long battery life
- Solid build quality
- Fast performance for demanding tasks
Cons
- Fan noise when plugged in
- Occasional HDMI freezing
- Missing fingerprint scanner on some units
- Display failure after short use
- Heavier than some expect
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo P Series 16" P16s Gen 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Integrated AMD Radeon 860M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 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" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px | 3840 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI® 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.71 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 86 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 P Series 16" P16s Gen 4 Black
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average portability (31st percentile)
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
