MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs ASUS VivoBook 14" E410KA-PM464
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
ASUS VivoBook 14" E410KA-PM464, Pentium Silver N6000, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, Star Black
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
ASUS VivoBook 14" E410KA-PM464, Pentium Silver N6000, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, Star Black
The reviews for this refurbished laptop are mixed. Two verified buyers praise its performance for browsing, office tasks, and emulation after upgrading the RAM, noting it runs smoothly and is easy to maintain. However, another user reports frequent freezing, and one warns it is very laggy for Windows 11, recommending Linux instead. A third buyer is satisfied overall but faced software activation issues. The overall sentiment is balanced, with significant caveats about Windows 11 suitability and occasional lag.
Pros
- Solid performance on Linux Mint
- Easy to open for upgrades and cleaning
- Quiet and cool operation
- Good battery life for daily tasks
- Great for browsing and coding on Linux
Cons
- Frequent freezing issues reported
- Very laggy on Windows 11
- NumberPad touchpad feature broken on Linux
- Regional setup error on initial Windows boot
- Only 4GB non-removable RAM standard
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | ASUS VivoBook 14" E410KA-PM464 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel N-Series N6005 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.30 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
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 VivoBook 14" E410KA-PM464, Pentium Silver N6000, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, Star Black
- Strong affordability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 29 specs.