Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" 2020, Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Grey
Lenovo
45 Overall Score
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MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
MSI
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" 2020, Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Grey
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
Gaming
Developer
Entertainment
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Compact
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Specifications
| Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 4500U | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4b | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 52 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" 2020, Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Grey
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (75th percentile)
- Below average gpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average screen (31st percentile)
- Below average port selection (31st 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
Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.