HP Stream N4120 14" vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
What Buyers Say
HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
The HP Stream 14" HD BrightView laptop receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its affordability, battery life, and adequate performance for basic tasks like browsing and streaming, a significant number of complaints focus on the restrictive Windows S Mode and pre-installed McAfee software, which can be difficult to remove and cause performance issues. One user also reported overheating. Overall, it is seen as a good value for simple, everyday use, but potential buyers should be aware of the software limitations and the need to switch out of S Mode for full functionality.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Good battery life
- Adequate for basic tasks
- Lightweight and portable
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Restrictive Windows S Mode
- Pre-installed McAfee bloatware
- Difficult to switch out of S Mode
- Overheating issues
- Low screen resolution (1366x768)
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
| HP Stream N4120 14" | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Processor N150 | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 0.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 160 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 S | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Strong portability (75th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average port selection (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average storage (21st 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
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 31 specs.