MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 2024, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Off 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
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 2024, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Off Black
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is equipped with a dedicated AMD Radeon RX 7700S graphics card and a 165Hz display, making it suitable for gaming. Users have inquired about its battery life during gaming, SSD upgradeability, and performance compared to the NVIDIA RTX 4060. The warranty coverage and pre-installed software are also points of interest, though no direct user reviews are available.
Pros
- Dedicated AMD Radeon RX 7700S graphics
- 165Hz high refresh rate display
- 8GB video memory
- Upgradeable SSD
Cons
- Uncertain battery life during gaming
- Potential bloatware pre-installed
- Limited warranty details provided
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | AMD Radeon RX 7700S |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | RJ45 Ethernet Port |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.20 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 90 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 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 TUF Gaming A16 2024, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Off Black
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong screen (78th percentile)
- Strong cpu (73rd percentile)
- Below average portability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.