Apple MacBook Pro 16" Fair vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Apple MacBook Pro 16" Fair 2021, M1 Pro, 32GB, 512GB SSD

Apple MacBook Pro 16" Fair 2021, M1 Pro, 32GB, 512GB SSD

Apple
59 Overall Score
vs
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 16" Fair 2021, M1 Pro, 32GB, 512GB SSD

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
36
MSI
92
Gaming
Apple
20
MSI
92
Developer
Apple
73
MSI
86
Entertainment
Apple
67
MSI
79
Student
Apple
70
MSI
63
Business
Apple
63
MSI
65
Ai Llm
Apple
54
MSI
54
Compact
Apple
44
MSI
50

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 16" FairMSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Processor
CPU*Apple M1 ProIntel Core i9 14900HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
21,931
43,506
Cores1024★
Frequency2.1 GHz2.2 GHz★
L3 Cache—36 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple M1 Pro 16-core GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★
GPU Benchmark Score
4,671
19,512
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR4XDDR5★
Storage 1512 GB2 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size16"16"
Resolution—3840 px★
PanelMini-LEDMini-LED
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz★
Brightness1000 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports—2★
USB Ports—3★
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 4
HDMI—HDMI 2.1
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.4★
Ethernet—Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Physical
Weight2.03 kg★2.75 kg
Battery—100 Wh★
OS—Windows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 16" Fair 2021, M1 Pro, 32GB, 512GB SSD

  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong ram (77th percentile)
  • Strong cpu (74th percentile)
  • Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (18th percentile)18th %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 6 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 16" Fair Better at:

Student

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

GamingCompactCreatorBusinessDeveloperEntertainment