Apple MacBook Air 15" M2 8-Core CPU 10-Core GPU vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Apple MacBook Air 15" M2 8-Core CPU 10-Core GPU 2023, 24GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
Apple
64 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
Apple MacBook Air 15" M2 8-Core CPU 10-Core GPU 2023, 24GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
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
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 15" M2 8-Core CPU 10-Core GPU | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M2 10-Core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 16" |
| Resolution | — | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | P3 wide color gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 15" M2 8-Core CPU 10-Core GPU 2023, 24GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (71st percentile)
- Strong gpu (66th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average social proof (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 5 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.