Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
MSI Cyborg 15.6" A13VE-218US Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
Users are very satisfied with the Surface Laptop, praising its build quality, smooth trackpad, excellent screen brightness, and long battery life. One reviewer noted a printer connectivity issue, but overall sentiment is highly positive. The magnetic charging port is also appreciated for its durability.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Well-constructed build
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
MSI Cyborg 15.6" A13VE-218US Black 2023
The MSI Cyborg 15 A12VF-001US gaming laptop receives generally positive feedback for its performance in gaming, video editing, and rendering tasks, thanks to its capable CPU, GPU, and RAM. Users appreciate its decent size and ease of disassembly for upgrades, though there is some confusion about its weight and chassis material. Overall, it is seen as a solid choice for gaming and creative work, with minor concerns about build materials.
Pros
- Powerful CPU and GPU for gaming
- Good for video editing and rendering
- Easy to disassemble for upgrades
- Decent size and portability
- Supports up to 64GB DDR5 RAM
Cons
- Confusion about weight specifications
- Plastic chassis material
- Unclear SSD model information
- Limited warranty details provided
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | MSI Cyborg 15.6" A13VE-218US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core i7 13620H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Qualcomm Adreno | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2496 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | — |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.66 kg★ | 3.02 kg |
| Battery | 66 Wh★ | 54 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
MSI Cyborg 15.6" A13VE-218US Black 2023
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Strong cpu (72nd percentile)
- Below average portability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.