Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 2024, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Starlight
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 2024, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Starlight
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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
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 8-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 2024, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Starlight
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (72nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
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
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 29 specs.