Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 2020, Core i5-1145G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 2020, Core i5-1145G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

Microsoft
39 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

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 2020, Core i5-1145G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

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
Microsoft
15
MSI
92
Gaming
Microsoft
5
MSI
92
Developer
Microsoft
32
MSI
86
Entertainment
Microsoft
34
MSI
79
Student
Microsoft
73
MSI
63
Business
Microsoft
47
MSI
65
Compact
Microsoft
61
MSI
50
Ai Llm
Microsoft
15
MSI
54

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i5 1145G7Intel Core i9 14900HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,145
43,506
Cores424★
Frequency2.6 GHz★2.2 GHz
L3 Cache8 MB36 MB★
Graphics
GPU*—NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
19,512
Type—discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM Type—GDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB32 GB★
RAM Generation—DDR5★
Storage 1256 GB2 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size13.5"16"
Resolution—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—Wi-Fi 7★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.4★
Ethernet—Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Physical
Weight1.36 kg★2.75 kg
Battery—100 Wh★
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 2020, Core i5-1145G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

  • Strong affordability (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %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 20 of 29 specs.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 Better at:

CompactStudent

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorBusinessDeveloperEntertainment