MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 15AMN7
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Lenovo IdeaPad 15AMN7 2024, Ryzen 5 7520U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Abyss Blue
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
Lenovo IdeaPad 15AMN7 2024, Ryzen 5 7520U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Abyss Blue
This Lenovo IdeaPad is praised for its excellent value, fast performance with Ryzen 5, and slim design. Many users enjoy smooth everyday use and even light gaming. However, a few report hardware defects like speaker failure after months and a finicky right-click button. Battery life is also a noted downside, averaging just 3–4 hours.
Pros
- Fast performance for everyday tasks
- Excellent value for money
- Slim and lightweight design
- Good for light gaming
- Fingerprint reader and Wi-Fi 6
Cons
- Poor battery life (3-4 hours)
- Speaker failure after months
- Unresponsive right-click button
- Overheating during gaming
- Fingerprint magnet screen
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Lenovo IdeaPad 15AMN7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | 610M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.58 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 65 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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
Lenovo IdeaPad 15AMN7 2024, Ryzen 5 7520U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Abyss Blue
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (77th percentile)
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average ram (23rd percentile)
- Below average cpu (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.