MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs ASUS ROG Strix G18

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
ASUS ROG Strix G18 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

ASUS ROG Strix G18 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

ASUS
51 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

ASUS ROG Strix G18 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

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Scores

Creator
MSI
92
ASUS
71
Gaming
MSI
92
ASUS
72
Developer
MSI
86
ASUS
63
Entertainment
MSI
79
ASUS
58
Business
MSI
65
ASUS
45
Student
MSI
63
ASUS
41
Ai Llm
MSI
54
ASUS
44
Compact
MSI
50
ASUS
30

Specifications

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247ASUS ROG Strix G18
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i9 14900HXAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,506
49,379
Cores24★16
Frequency2.2 GHz2.4 GHz★
L3 Cache36 MB★16 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 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"18"
Resolution3840 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate144 Hz240 Hz★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports2★—
USB Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4—
HDMIHDMI 2.11 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetEthernet LAN (RJ-45)RJ-45
Physical
Weight2.75 kg★5.20 kg
Battery100 Wh★90 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

ASUS ROG Strix G18 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

  • Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong screen (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Below average portability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average port selection (24th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment