MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs HP Stream 14" HD BrightView
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
HP Stream 14" HD BrightView 2024, Intel N150, 16GB, 128GB eMMC, Silver
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" HD BrightView 2024, Intel N150, 16GB, 128GB eMMC, Silver
The laptop receives mixed feedback: several users praise its value, lightweight design, and speed for basic tasks, but one detailed negative review highlights severe performance degradation and a critical compatibility issue with third-party RAM upgrades that voids the warranty. A few users also note missing accessories like a charger and the inability to support dual monitors. Overall, the product seems adequate for simple use but risky for those needing reliability or specific features.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Fast speed for basic tasks
- Top-notch build quality
- Easy to carry
Cons
- Severe performance degradation over time
- Third-party RAM upgrade compatibility issues
- Warranty voided by third-party modifications
- Missing charger in some units
- No dual monitor support
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP Stream 14" HD BrightView | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Celeron |
| 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★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.47 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 S |
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" HD BrightView 2024, Intel N150, 16GB, 128GB eMMC, Silver
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong affordability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 29 specs.