MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA 2021, Athlon Gold 3150U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Dark Ash 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 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA 2021, Athlon Gold 3150U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver
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Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Athlon Gold 3150U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.74 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 41 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 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 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA 2021, Athlon Gold 3150U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.