MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430, Core i5-3320M, 4GB, 1TB HDD, Black
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
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430, Core i5-3320M, 4GB, 1TB HDD, Black
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Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | i5-3320M |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | HDD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11g/n wireless LAN |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.16 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 7 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
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430, Core i5-3320M, 4GB, 1TB HDD, Black
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average cpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average screen (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.