MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Dell Latitude 12.5" E7240
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Dell Latitude 12.5" E7240, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black / 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
Dell Latitude 12.5" E7240, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black / Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this refurbished Dell Ultrabook, praising its near-new condition, fast performance, and excellent value for the price. The compact design, removable battery, and full-size ports are frequently highlighted as standout features. A few minor issues like a DOA unit (quickly replaced) and a non-touchscreen are noted, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Near-new condition
- Fast performance
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight design
- Removable battery
Cons
- No touchscreen
- Occasional DOA units
- Not WiFi hotspot capable
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Dell Latitude 12.5" E7240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core i5-4300U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 2 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 12.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | No Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.36 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 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 12.5" E7240, Core i5-4300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black / Silver
- Strong portability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong affordability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 29 specs.