MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs HP Stream 14
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
HP Stream 14 2024, Celeron N4120, 8GB, 128GB SSD + 128GB eMMC, Rose Gold
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
HP Stream 14 2024, Celeron N4120, 8GB, 128GB SSD + 128GB eMMC, Rose Gold
This HP 14-inch laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its value, performance, and portability. Users praise its fast setup, smooth multitasking with 16GB RAM, and lightweight design ideal for students. However, a critical verified review reports a battery life issue and a serious discrepancy: the laptop's HP website scan shows 4GB RAM, not the advertised 16GB, with unhelpful seller support. The overall sentiment is positive but tempered by this significant concern.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast performance for daily tasks
- Lightweight and portable design
- Smooth multitasking with 16GB RAM
- Easy setup out of the box
Cons
- Battery life not as advertised
- RAM discrepancy (4GB vs 16GB)
- Cheap-feeling keyboard
- Limited internal storage (128GB eMMC)
- Unhelpful seller support for issues
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP Stream 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Celeron N4120 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 2 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 128 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 62.5 percent sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | HDMI |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.47 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 53 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
HP Stream 14 2024, Celeron N4120, 8GB, 128GB SSD + 128GB eMMC, Rose Gold
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong affordability (77th percentile)
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average screen (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 32 specs.