MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 2024, Ryzen 7 250, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Eclipse Black
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
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 2024, Ryzen 7 250, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Eclipse Black
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 AMD is widely praised for its solid build quality, comfortable keyboard, and strong performance for business and development tasks. Many users highlight the large matte display, good battery life, and upgradeability as key strengths. However, several verified reviews report issues with the trackpoint recalibration, fingerprint sensor reliability, and occasional software bugs. Customer service complaints about return labels and support responsiveness are also a recurring negative theme.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable keyboard
- Large matte display
- Good performance for business tasks
- Upgradeable RAM and storage
Cons
- Trackpoint recalibration issues
- Fingerprint sensor unreliable
- Customer service unresponsive
- Pre-installed bloatware (McAfee)
- Occasional software bugs
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 7 250 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Integrated AMD Radeon 780M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB 4 40Gbps |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.71 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 48 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 2024, Ryzen 7 250, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Eclipse Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong cpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average portability (32nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.