MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Razer Blade 15 Base
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Razer Blade 15 Base 2020, Core i7-10750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2070 Max-Q, 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
Razer Blade 15 Base 2020, Core i7-10750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2070 Max-Q, Black
The Razer Blade 15 receives mostly positive feedback for its premium build quality, powerful performance, and sleek design. Users highlight the solid aluminum chassis, excellent RTX graphics, and the convenience of an extra NVMe slot. However, some report issues with the webcam not working, a pre-owned unit being delivered, and the laptop running very hot under load. Battery life is considered short but typical for a gaming laptop.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Powerful RTX graphics
- Sleek and elegant design
- Extra NVMe slot for storage
- Solid aluminum chassis
Cons
- Webcam not working
- Pre-owned unit delivered as new
- Gets very hot under load
- Short battery life
- Mediocre keyboard for gaming
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Razer Blade 15 Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i7 10750H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px | 3840 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.13 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 |
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
Razer Blade 15 Base 2020, Core i7-10750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2070 Max-Q, Black
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong port selection (73rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (27th percentile)
- Below average portability (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.