MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5"

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black

MSI
76 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5" 2021, Core i5, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ice Blue

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5" 2021, Core i5, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ice Blue

Microsoft
53 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

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
👍 Performance 4
👍 Display quality 3
👍 Design 3
👍 Customization 2
🤔 Battery life 3
👎 Fan noise 2

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5" 2021, Core i5, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ice Blue

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Scores

Creator
MSI
92
Microsoft
24
Gaming
MSI
92
Microsoft
7
Developer
MSI
86
Microsoft
48
Entertainment
MSI
79
Microsoft
58
Student
MSI
63
Microsoft
76
Compact
MSI
50
Microsoft
72
Business
MSI
65
Microsoft
62
Ai Llm
MSI
54
Microsoft
18

Specifications

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5"
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i9 14900HX★Intel Core i5 1145G7
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,506
9,145
Cores24★4
Frequency2.2 GHz2.6 GHz★
L3 Cache36 MB★8 MB
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★Intel Iris Xe Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
19,512
2,593
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR6★Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5★LPDDR4X
Storage 12 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size16"13.5"
Resolution3840 px★2256 px
PanelMini-LED★LCD
Refresh Rate144 Hz★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports2★1
USB Ports3★1
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★—
EthernetEthernet LAN (RJ-45)—
Physical
Weight2.75 kg1.29 kg★
Battery100 Wh★47 Wh
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 10 Home

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

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5" 2021, Core i5, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ice Blue

  • Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong screen (79th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (31st percentile)
  • Below average port selection (31st percentile)

Pricing

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black

No current pricing available

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5" 2021, Core i5, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ice Blue

Verdict

★ Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 29 specs.

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5" Better at:

CompactStudent