MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs HP 15-fd0118ca
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
HP 15-fd0118ca 2025, Intel N100, 4GB, 128GB SSD, Jet 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
HP 15-fd0118ca 2025, Intel N100, 4GB, 128GB SSD, Jet Black
The HP laptop receives mixed reviews. Some users praise its value for money, ease of setup, and decent performance for basic tasks, while others are frustrated by the slow speed, poor battery life, and non-upgradable soldered SSD. The 4GB RAM is widely criticized as insufficient, and a few buyers encountered defective units with WiFi issues out of the box.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Easy to set up
- Lightweight and portable
- Decent speed for basic tasks
- Well packed during shipping
Cons
- Insufficient 4GB RAM
- Slow performance and lag
- Poor battery life (4 hours vs 12 claimed)
- Non-upgradable soldered SSD
- WiFi issues out of the box
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP 15-fd0118ca | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Processor N100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 0.7 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★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.29 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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 15-fd0118ca 2025, Intel N100, 4GB, 128GB SSD, Jet Black
- Strong affordability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 29 specs.