MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 Starlight 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
Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 Starlight 2025
The MacBook Air M4 is overwhelmingly praised for its speed, lightweight design, and seamless setup. Users upgrading from older Macs find it a worthy replacement, with many highlighting the excellent value and fast shipping. A few Q&A details clarify connectivity and battery life, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Lightning-fast performance
- Lightweight and portable design
- Easy setup and data transfer
- Excellent value for money
- Fast shipping and delivery
Cons
- No USB4 support (Thunderbolt 4 only)
- Battery life varies with usage
- Standard charger is slower (35W)
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Apple MacBook Air 15.3" 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 (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 | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.3" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2880 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.51 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 66 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 Air 15.3" M4 Starlight 2025
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 Starlight 2025 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 3 of 30 specs.