Dell Latitude 15.6" E6520 vs MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
Dell Latitude 15.6" E6520, Core i7-2620m, 8GB, 250GB SSD, Aluminum
Dell
41 Overall Score
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MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
MSI
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 15.6" E6520, Core i7-2620m, 8GB, 250GB SSD, Aluminum
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MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The MSI Vector 16 HX is widely praised for its top-tier performance, combining an Intel Ultra 9-275HX processor and RTX 5080 graphics to handle gaming, multitasking, and creative work with ease. Users highlight the vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display, premium build quality, and excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are loud fan noise, even at idle, and the laptop's thick, heavy design, though many find the robust cooling and power efficiency trade-offs acceptable.
Pros
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display
- Premium build quality
- Excellent value for money
- Robust cooling system
Cons
- Loud fan noise even at idle
- Thick and heavy design
- Fans spin up occasionally at idle
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Build quality 4
Value for money 3
Cooling system 3
Fan noise 3
Scores
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Specifications
| Dell Latitude 15.6" E6520 | MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 2620M | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 250 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 45% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.50 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 55 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 15.6" E6520, Core i7-2620m, 8GB, 250GB SSD, Aluminum
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong screen (66th percentile)
- Below average cpu (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average ram (22nd percentile)
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.