MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus 16" GU605

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
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus 16" GU605 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090, Platinum White

ASUS ROG Zephyrus 16" GU605 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090, Platinum White

ASUS
69 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 Zephyrus 16" GU605 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090, Platinum White

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Scores

Gaming
MSI
92
ASUS
93
Creator
MSI
92
ASUS
91
Developer
MSI
86
ASUS
84
Ai Llm
MSI
54
ASUS
84
Entertainment
MSI
79
ASUS
76
Business
MSI
65
ASUS
62
Student
MSI
63
ASUS
57
Compact
MSI
50
ASUS
52

Specifications

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247ASUS ROG Zephyrus 16" GU605
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i9 14900HX★Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,506
34,220
Cores24★16
Frequency2.2 GHz2.9 GHz★
L3 Cache36 MB★24 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 GenerationDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 12 TB2 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"16"
Resolution3840 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LEDOLED★
Refresh Rate144 Hz240 Hz★
Brightness—500 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports22
USB Ports3★2
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetEthernet LAN (RJ-45)—
Physical
Weight2.75 kg1.95 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 Zephyrus 16" GU605 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090, Platinum White

  • Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average portability (21st percentile)
  • Below average social proof (24th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Scores 76 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

StudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

ASUS ROG Zephyrus 16" GU605 Better at:

Ai LlmCompact