MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs HP Essential 14" TPN-Q221
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
HP Essential 14" TPN-Q221 2023, Celeron N4120, 8GB, 64GB eMMC + 32GB 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 Essential 14" TPN-Q221 2023, Celeron N4120, 8GB, 64GB eMMC + 32GB eMMC, Silver
The product receives mixed reviews with a significant number of negative experiences. Several users report freezing, slow performance, and keyboard issues, while a few find it satisfactory for basic needs. One user noted the lack of an RJ-45 port as a drawback.
Pros
- Works fine for some users
- Good purchase for basic needs
- Exactly as expected
Cons
- Frequent freezing and locking up
- Slow performance with basic apps
- Keyboard keys not working
- Difficult to turn on or log in
- Missing RJ-45 Ethernet port
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP Essential 14" TPN-Q221 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | 2.6 GHz celeron |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.6 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 | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| Storage 2 | — | 32 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | TN |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 220 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.47 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 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 Essential 14" TPN-Q221 2023, Celeron N4120, 8GB, 64GB eMMC + 32GB eMMC, Silver
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong affordability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Below average screen (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 32 specs.