Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MPXW2 vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MPXW2 2017, Core i5, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MPXW2 2017, Core i5, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray

Apple
56 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" MPXW2 2017, Core i5, 8GB, 512GB 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

Creator
Apple
24
MSI
92
Gaming
Apple
7
MSI
92
Developer
Apple
47
MSI
86
Entertainment
Apple
62
MSI
79
Compact
Apple
79
MSI
50
Business
Apple
66
MSI
65
Student
Apple
60
MSI
63
Ai Llm
Apple
18
MSI
54

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MPXW2MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Processor
CPU—Intel Core i9 14900HX★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
43,506
Cores—24★
Frequency3.1 GHz★2.2 GHz
L3 Cache—36 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Intel Iris Plus GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★
GPU Benchmark Score
1,779
19,512
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM Type—GDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR3DDR5★
Storage 1512 GB2 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size13.3"16"
Resolution2560 px3840 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate—144 Hz★
Color Gamut—100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports4★2
USB Ports—3★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 3 x 4Thunderbolt 4
HDMI—HDMI 2.1
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 5.4★
Ethernet—Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Physical
Weight1.37 kg★2.75 kg
Battery—100 Wh★
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MPXW2 2017, Core i5, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray

  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong portability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average cpu (27th 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 6 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MPXW2 Better at:

Compact

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorStudentDeveloperEntertainment