Apple MacBook Pro 14" M2 Pro vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M2 Pro 2023, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
81 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 Pro 14" M2 Pro 2023, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
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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
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14" M2 Pro | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 Pro | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | — | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina XDR | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 3 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 70 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M2 Pro 2023, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (77th percentile)
- Below average affordability (34th 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: Apple MacBook Pro 14" M2 Pro
Scores 81 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.