MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Dell XPS 16" 7730
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Dell XPS 16" 7730 2026, Core Ultra X7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Graphite
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 XPS 16" 7730 2026, Core Ultra X7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Graphite
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Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Dell XPS 16" 7730 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 18 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 3200 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100 percent NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 70 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 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
Dell XPS 16" 7730 2026, Core Ultra X7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Graphite
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average portability (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.