Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Ed vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Ed 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Sapphire
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Ed 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Sapphire
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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
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Ed | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Qualcomm Adreno | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.8" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2304 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 0 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | None | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Ed 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Sapphire
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %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 5 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.