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 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Interstellar Indigo

Alienware Aurora 16X 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Interstellar Indigo

Alienware
65 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 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Interstellar Indigo

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Scores

Creator
MSI
92
Alienware
85
Gaming
MSI
92
Alienware
86
Developer
MSI
86
Alienware
77
Entertainment
MSI
79
Alienware
72
Business
MSI
65
Alienware
52
Student
MSI
63
Alienware
53
Ai Llm
MSI
54
Alienware
51
Compact
MSI
50
Alienware
44

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 GB32 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 12 TB2 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"16"
Resolution3840 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LED★VA
Refresh Rate144 Hz240 Hz★
Brightness—300 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports22
USB Ports3★2
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetEthernet LAN (RJ-45)RJ-45 Ethernet
Physical
Weight2.75 kg2.66 kg★
Battery100 Wh★96 Wh
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Interstellar Indigo

  • Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment