Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 266V, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
Microsoft
62 Overall Score
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MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Core Black
MSI
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 266V, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
This laptop is praised for its compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable. Users appreciate the touch-enabled screen and the impressive battery life of up to 20 hours for video playback. The 512GB SSD and 16GB memory provide ample storage and smooth performance for everyday tasks.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Touch-enabled screen
- Long battery life up to 20 hours
- Fast 512GB SSD storage
- Ample 16GB memory
Cons
- No negative points mentioned
Portability 1
Touch screen 1
Battery life 1
Storage capacity 1
Memory 1
MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Core Black
88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this laptop, praising its stunning OLED display, powerful performance, and premium build. It excels in gaming and productivity, with fast multitasking and good battery life. Minor issues include a glossy screen that causes glare, occasional display refresh glitches, and some Linux compatibility problems.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Powerful performance
- Premium build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Fast SSD storage
Cons
- Glossy screen causes glare
- Occasional display refresh glitches
- Linux compatibility issues
- Numpad keys require precise press
Display quality 5
Performance 5
Build quality 4
Battery life 2
Value for money 2
Glare 1
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Developer
Entertainment
Compact
Business
Student
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V | Intel Core 7 240H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.8" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2304 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.35 kg★ | 1.99 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 266V, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Core Black
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.