ASUS ROG Strix G16 vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

ASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i7-14650HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Eclipse Gray

ASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i7-14650HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Eclipse Gray

ASUS
61 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

ASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i7-14650HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Eclipse 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
ASUS
79
MSI
92
Gaming
ASUS
82
MSI
92
Developer
ASUS
76
MSI
86
Entertainment
ASUS
61
MSI
79
Business
ASUS
54
MSI
65
Student
ASUS
49
MSI
63
Ai Llm
ASUS
52
MSI
54
Compact
ASUS
44
MSI
50

Specifications

ASUS ROG Strix G16MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen 5 5600Intel Core i9 14900HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
21,487
43,506
Cores1624★
Frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
L3 Cache32 MB36 MB★
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★
GPU Benchmark Score
16,770
19,512
Typediscretediscrete
VRAM8 GB8 GB
VRAM TypeGDDR7GDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 11 TB2 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"16"
Resolution—3840 px★
Panel—Mini-LED★
Refresh Rate165 Hz★144 Hz
Brightness300 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports22
USB Ports33
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth WirelessBluetooth 5.4★
Ethernet1 x Ethernet PortEthernet LAN (RJ-45)
Physical
Weight2.27 kg★2.75 kg
Battery90 Wh100 Wh★
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

ASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i7-14650HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Eclipse Gray

  • Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong storage (79th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average social proof (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

★ Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

GamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment