MSI GE68HX Raider
Score: 88/100
HP 15.6" i7 2026
Score: 85/100Rankings
The MSI GE68HX Raider offers flagship-level performance with an i9-14900HX CPU, RTX 4070 GPU, and a massive 99.9 Wh battery, housed in a premium aluminum chassis with extensive connectivity. Its main drawbacks are weight and size, making it less portable than slimmer gaming laptops.
The HP New Core i7 15.6" Laptop balances strong performance with a lightweight design, making it suitable for business and academic users who need ample RAM and storage. Its privacy features and modern connectivity are highlights, though the modest display brightness and integrated graphics limit media-intensive tasks.
| Attribute | MSI GE68HX Raider | |
|---|---|---|
— | 9 hoursbest | |
32 GBbest | 16 GB | |
16 inchesbest | 15.6 inches | |
1,024 GBbest | 512 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.75 kg | 1.597 kgbest |
5,600 MHzbest | 3,200 MHz | |
240 Hzbest | — | |
— | 250 nitsbest |
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| Attribute | MSI GE68HX Raider | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i7-1255U |
Graphics GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Memory & Storage(4) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
RAM Speed (MHz) | 5600 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Storage Type | NVMe SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1024 GB | 512 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 16 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 3840 x 2400 (4K UHD) | 1920x1080 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.75 kg | 1.597 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 27.7 mm | 18.5 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6 |
USB‑C Ports (count) | 3 count | 1 count |
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Professional reviewers praise the Raider GE68 HX for delivering desktop-class performance in a laptop, thanks to the i9-14900HX and RTX 4090 options, high-refresh 16:10 display and generous I/O, while noting its weight and size as portability drawbacks.
Reviewers highlight the machine's solid build, upgradeability and battery, but note the heavy and bulky nature limits true mobility.
Professional reviewers commend the 10-core i7 processor and high RAM/storage ceiling, while noting the modest 250-nit display and lack of Thunderbolt 4 as trade-offs.
Everyday users praise smooth multitasking and the privacy shutter, but complain about the dim screen, battery life shortfalls, and the slower 45 W charger.
