MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 2024, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
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
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 2024, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
The MacBook Pro 14-inch with the M4 chip receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its blazing-fast performance, stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, and exceptional battery life that easily lasts a full workday. Users highlight the smooth multitasking capabilities, especially for photo and video editing, and appreciate the build quality and portability. A few minor criticisms include the need for adapters for older USB drives, the keyboard being slightly cramped for some, and the laptop being a bit heavier than previous models, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Blazing fast M4 performance
- Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display
- Exceptional all-day battery life
- Smooth multitasking and editing
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Requires adapter for older USB drives
- Keyboard keys can be cramped for some
- Heavier than some previous models
- No touchscreen
- Fans can get loud under heavy load
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Apple M4 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Apple M4 10-core |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 24 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 3024 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.55 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 2024, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 30 specs.