MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Alienware Aurora 16X

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black

MSI
76 Overall Score
vs
Alienware Aurora 16X, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 96GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5070, Interstellar Indigo

Alienware Aurora 16X, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 96GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5070, Interstellar Indigo

Alienware
62 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

Alienware Aurora 16X, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 96GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5070, Interstellar Indigo

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Scores

Creator
MSI
92
Alienware
83
Gaming
MSI
92
Alienware
86
Developer
MSI
86
Alienware
75
Entertainment
MSI
79
Alienware
71
Business
MSI
65
Alienware
53
Student
MSI
63
Alienware
52
Ai Llm
MSI
54
Alienware
56
Compact
MSI
50
Alienware
42

Specifications

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247Alienware Aurora 16X
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i9 14900HXIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,506
55,671
Cores2424
Frequency2.2 GHz2.7 GHz★
L3 Cache36 MB36 MB
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
GPU Benchmark Score
19,512
19,137
Typediscretediscrete
VRAM8 GB8 GB
VRAM TypeGDDR6★GDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB96 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 12 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size16"16"
Resolution3840 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate144 Hz240 Hz★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports2★—
USB Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4—
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★—
EthernetEthernet LAN (RJ-45)—
Physical
Weight2.75 kg2.61 kg★
Battery100 Wh★—
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 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

Alienware Aurora 16X, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 96GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5070, Interstellar Indigo

  • Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

GamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Alienware Aurora 16X Better at:

Ai Llm