Based on your needs, consider the following: The Dell Precision 5470 offers more portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, and it has better scores for general use and keyboard quality, making it suitable for business and general productivity tasks. However, for tasks demanding more graphics power such as 3D rendering, gaming, or intensive engineering software, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, with its stronger GPU and higher 3D performance scores, may be more appropriate even though it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. The MSI also provides a higher resolution and better-quality display, which is an advantage for visual tasks. Both are similarly priced, so your decision should be based on your specific use case priorities—portability and general use versus performance in graphic-intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
Very good portability
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
8.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 is only fair.
The Dell Precision 5470's Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate make it suitable for gaming and 3D applications, but the MSI Raider GE67Hx steps it up significantly with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a much higher 240Hz screen refresh rate, offering a smoother and more immersive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The Dell Precision 5470 is suitable for engineering and design due to its capable processor, professional-grade GPU, and high-quality IPS screen, packaged in a lightweight and portable form. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a higher-end processor and a more powerful gaming-oriented GPU, alongside a superior OLED display, prioritizing screen quality and performance over the portability and lower operating noise you get with the Dell.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
9.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Precision 5470's screen offers clear visuals and sufficient brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks, but the MSI Raider GE67Hx edges out with even more vibrant colors and higher brightness, enhancing the overall viewing experience. The Dell's panel covers color gamuts well, catering to engineering and design professionals who need precision in color-critical work, yet the MSI's superior coverage in DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures even greater accuracy for those detail-oriented tasks. However, both fall short for 3D and gaming; despite their high resolutions and adequate panel types, they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion rendering in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,669
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and MSI Raider GE67Hx both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Precision 5470 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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