MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Thunderobot Storm 17
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Thunderobot Storm 17 2025, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, 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
Thunderobot Storm 17 2025, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
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Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Thunderobot Storm 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i7 13620H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| 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 | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.22 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 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
Thunderobot Storm 17 2025, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.