MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Ed

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 15" 7th Ed 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Ed 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Microsoft
58 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 15" 7th Ed 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

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Scores

Creator
MSI
92
Microsoft
26
Gaming
MSI
92
Microsoft
14
Developer
MSI
86
Microsoft
62
Entertainment
MSI
79
Microsoft
63
Student
MSI
63
Microsoft
69
Business
MSI
65
Microsoft
64
Compact
MSI
50
Microsoft
63
Ai Llm
MSI
54
Microsoft
19

Specifications

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Ed
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i9 14900HX★Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,506
24,809
Cores24★12
Frequency2.2 GHz3.4 GHz★
L3 Cache36 MB★6 MB
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★Qualcomm Adreno
GPU Benchmark Score
19,512
59
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR6★Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 12 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size16"15"
Resolution3840 px★2496 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate144 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness—600 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports22
USB Ports3★1
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4 x 2
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth
EthernetEthernet LAN (RJ-45)—
Physical
Weight2.75 kg1.67 kg★
Battery100 Wh★—
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 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

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Ed 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong cpu (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average affordability (29th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorDeveloperEntertainment

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Ed Better at:

CompactStudent