MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 2020, Core i5-1145G7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, 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 EliteBook 14" 840 G8 2020, Core i5-1145G7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
This laptop features a 2 TB SSD and 32GB of memory, making it well-suited for multitasking and gaming. It comes with Windows 11 Pro 64-bit pre-installed and is available in Grade A refurbished condition, ensuring excellent cosmetic quality. Users appreciate the ample storage and memory, though the graphics card's gaming performance is questioned.
Pros
- Large 2 TB SSD storage
- 32 GB memory for multitasking
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
- Grade A refurbished condition
Cons
- Graphics card gaming performance uncertain
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i5 1145G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.46 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 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
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 2020, Core i5-1145G7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (31st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.