Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" 2018, Core i7-8559U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Space Gray

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" 2018, Core i7-8559U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Space Gray

Apple
66 Overall Score
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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

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" 2018, Core i7-8559U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Space Gray

No customer feedback yet

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

Scores

Student
Apple
93
MSI
63
Creator
Apple
29
MSI
92
Gaming
Apple
8
MSI
92
Compact
Apple
87
MSI
50
Developer
Apple
59
MSI
86
Entertainment
Apple
69
MSI
79
Business
Apple
73
MSI
65
Ai Llm
Apple
28
MSI
54

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3"MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i7 8559UIntel Core i9 14900HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
8,219
43,506
Cores424★
Frequency2.7 GHz★2.2 GHz
L3 Cache8 MB36 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★
GPU Benchmark Score
1,779
19,512
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM Type—GDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR3DDR5★
Storage 11 TB2 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size13.3"16"
Resolution2560 px3840 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate—144 Hz★
Brightness500 nits★—
Color GamutWide color (P3)100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports4★2
USB Ports4★3
ThunderboltThunderbolt 3Thunderbolt 4
HDMI—HDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4★
EthernetNoEthernet LAN (RJ-45)
Physical
Weight1.37 kg★2.75 kg
Battery58 Wh100 Wh★
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" 2018, Core i7-8559U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Space Gray

  • Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong portability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average ram (25th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (28th percentile)

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

Verdict

★ Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Better at:

CompactStudentBusiness

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorDeveloperEntertainment