MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Alienware Area-51 18"
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
MSI
76 Overall Score
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Alienware Area-51 18", Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Liquid Teal
Alienware
56 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
Alienware Area-51 18", Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Liquid Teal
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Entertainment
Ai Llm
Business
Student
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Alienware Area-51 18" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 18" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 300 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | 5GbE Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg★ | 3.40 kg |
| Battery | 100 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
Alienware Area-51 18", Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Liquid Teal
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.