MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Space Black 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
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Space Black 2024
The MacBook Pro M4 14-inch is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing-fast performance, stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, and exceptional battery life that lasts a full workday. Users highlight the smooth multitasking, quiet operation, and premium build quality, though some note the Space Black finish attracts fingerprints easily. Overall, it is considered a top-tier professional laptop that excels in speed, portability, and ecosystem integration.
Pros
- Blazing fast M4 chip performance
- Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display
- Exceptional all-day battery life
- Premium build quality and design
- Quiet and cool operation under load
Cons
- Space Black finish attracts fingerprints
- High price point
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" 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 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | Liquid Retina XDR |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| 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 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
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Space Black 2024
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average port selection (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 30 specs.