Dell Alienware 16 Aurora vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora 2026, Core 9 270H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Blue
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
What Buyers Say
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora 2026, Core 9 270H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Blue
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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
| Dell Alienware 16 Aurora | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core 9 270H | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 1GbE | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.49 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 96 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora 2026, Core 9 270H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Blue
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd 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
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.