MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18"

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black

MSI
76 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" 2025, Intel Ultra 9-275HX, 64GB, 8TB SSD + 4TB SSD, RTX 5090, Off Black

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" 2025, Intel Ultra 9-275HX, 64GB, 8TB SSD + 4TB SSD, RTX 5090, Off Black

ASUS
67 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

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
👍 Performance 4
👍 Display quality 3
👍 Design 3
👍 Customization 2
🤔 Battery life 3
👎 Fan noise 2

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" 2025, Intel Ultra 9-275HX, 64GB, 8TB SSD + 4TB SSD, RTX 5090, Off Black

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Scores

Creator
MSI
92
ASUS
86
Gaming
MSI
92
ASUS
87
Developer
MSI
86
ASUS
82
Entertainment
MSI
79
ASUS
73
Ai Llm
MSI
54
ASUS
79
Business
MSI
65
ASUS
59
Student
MSI
63
ASUS
54
Compact
MSI
50
ASUS
43

Specifications

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18"
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i9 14900HXIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,506
55,671
Cores2424
Frequency2.2 GHz2.7 GHz★
L3 Cache36 MB36 MB
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★
GPU Benchmark Score
19,512
28,246
Typediscretediscrete
VRAM8 GB24 GB★
VRAM TypeGDDR6★GDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 12 TB8 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Storage 2—4 TB★
Storage 2 Type—NVMe SSD★
Display
Size16"18"
Resolution3840 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LEDMini-LED
Refresh Rate144 Hz240 Hz★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports22
USB Ports33
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetEthernet LAN (RJ-45)RJ-45
Physical
Weight2.75 kg★3.31 kg
Battery100 Wh★90 Wh
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 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

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" 2025, Intel Ultra 9-275HX, 64GB, 8TB SSD + 4TB SSD, RTX 5090, Off Black

  • Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 31 specs.

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

GamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" Better at:

Ai Llm