HP EliteBook 14" 840 G6 vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G6 2020, Core i7-8665U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
What Buyers Say
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G6 2020, Core i7-8665U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
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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
| HP EliteBook 14" 840 G6 | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 8665U | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 1.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.51 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G6 2020, Core i7-8665U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong portability (75th percentile)
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Strong port selection (71st percentile)
- Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th 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 6 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.