MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max Silver 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 16.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
The MacBook Pro 16" with M4 Max is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing-fast performance, solid build quality, and stunning display. Users upgrading from older models note a huge improvement in speed and responsiveness, especially for demanding tasks like video editing and photo processing. The only consistent complaint is the design of the camera notch, which some find visually unappealing. Overall, it is considered a top-tier professional laptop, especially when purchased at a discount.
Pros
- Blazing-fast M4 Max performance
- Solid build quality
- Stunning display
- Excellent for video editing and photo processing
- Great value when on sale
Cons
- Ugly camera notch design
- No optical drive
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Apple M4 Max |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 14 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Apple (32-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 3456 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.20 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh | 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 16.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.