MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
Gigabyte GAMING A16 16" GAMING Black Steel 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
Gigabyte GAMING A16 16" GAMING Black Steel 2025
The GIGABYTE A16 gaming laptop generally receives positive feedback for its strong performance in gaming and creative applications like Photoshop and Blender, with users praising its cooling system and battery life. However, some users experienced issues with the onboard Wi-Fi card on certain networks and faced frustrating delivery and support experiences. Overall, it is seen as a great value for casual gamers and productivity users.
Pros
- Strong gaming performance
- Great for creative apps like Photoshop and Blender
- Effective cooling system
- Good battery life
- High refresh rate display
Cons
- Onboard Wi-Fi issues with cellular networks
- Frustrating delivery and support experience
- Heavy and bulky design
- Initial driver and update problems
- Heat exhaust hits mouse hand
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Gigabyte GAMING A16 16" GAMING | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i7 13620H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg★ | 3.70 kg |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 76 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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
Gigabyte GAMING A16 16" GAMING Black Steel 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong screen (78th percentile)
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Gigabyte GAMING A16 16" GAMING Black Steel 2025 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
