MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Dell Latitude 14.1" 5400
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Dell Latitude 14.1" 5400, Core i5-8365U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
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
Dell Latitude 14.1" 5400, Core i5-8365U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
Most buyers are happy with the refurbished laptop's value, performance, and condition, but several experienced serious issues like a dead battery or cracked casing right out of the box. A few users mention the battery drains quickly when idle or needs hard key presses for some keys. Overall, the product is a good deal if you get a unit without defects.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Fast performance and boot times
- Good condition and packaging
- Lightweight and portable
- Built-in camera cover
Cons
- Battery dies in 2-3 days when idle
- Some units arrive with dead battery or cracked case
- Occasional sticky or unresponsive keys
- Not all units are in 'excellent condition' as described
- Dust on arrival suggesting superficial cleaning
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Dell Latitude 14.1" 5400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i5 8365U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.1" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.48 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Pro |
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
Dell Latitude 14.1" 5400, Core i5-8365U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Gray
- Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong portability (73rd percentile)
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.