MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Thunderobot Storm 17 18"
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Thunderobot Storm 17 18", Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, 5080, 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 18", Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, 5080, Black
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Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Thunderobot Storm 17 18" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | 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★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 53 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 18", Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, 5080, Black
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.