MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8"
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 2025, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, 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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 2025, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition receives mixed feedback. Users praise its portability, fast performance, and good battery life for everyday tasks, but several report serious issues with the ARM processor, including software incompatibility with Adobe Creative Cloud and printer drivers. Verified buyers highlight excellent build quality and value when on sale, while others caution against buying for photography or specialized software needs.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight design
- Fast performance for everyday tasks
- Good battery life
- Excellent build quality
- Great value when on sale
Cons
- ARM processor software incompatibility
- Adobe Creative Cloud freezing issues
- Printer driver installation problems
- Syncing issues with other devices
- Not suitable for photography
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | WiFi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 54 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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 2025, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.