MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33447
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33447 2025, Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
What Buyers Say
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33447 2025, Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
This laptop is praised for its beautiful high-resolution display, great keyboard, and sleek design. Users appreciate the fast performance for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, though some find the default Windows 10S too restrictive. The Alcántara fabric is noted as interesting but not unpleasant.
Pros
- Beautiful high-resolution display
- Great keyboard
- Fast performance
- Sleek and stylish design
- Smooth ordering and shipping
Cons
- Default Windows 10S too restrictive
- Alcántara fabric may not appeal to everyone
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33447 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.22 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33447 2025, Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.