MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-65013
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
MSI
76 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-65013 2026, Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
Microsoft
45 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 Pro 13" EP2-65013 2026, Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
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Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Entertainment
Business
Compact
Student
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-65013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | — |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 0.90 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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 Pro 13" EP2-65013 2026, Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
- Strong portability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (71st percentile)
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.