ASUS ROG Strix G18 vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
ASUS ROG Strix G18, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix G18, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 laptop features a high-resolution 2560x1600 display with a 240 Hz refresh rate and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB graphics card, making it suitable for gaming. However, users have raised concerns about battery life during gaming and the cooling system's performance under prolonged use. The 64GB DDR5 RAM is upgradable, and the laptop can output to two external monitors, but warranty details and accidental damage coverage remain unclear.
Pros
- High-resolution 2560x1600 display
- 240 Hz refresh rate
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB graphics
- 64GB DDR5 RAM upgradable
- Supports dual external monitors
Cons
- Battery life concerns during gaming
- Cooling system performance under prolonged use
- Unclear warranty and accidental damage coverage
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
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX★ | Intel Core i9 14900HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.72 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix G18, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (24th 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 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.