MSI Vector VECTOR17A1649 vs Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232
MSI Vector VECTOR17A1649 2024, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4080, Gray
MSI
55 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Developer
Entertainment
Creator
Business
Student
Compact
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Specifications
| MSI Vector VECTOR17A1649 | Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 1 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080★ | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6X★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17" | 15" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2496 px |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.00 kg | 1.65 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Vector VECTOR17A1649 2024, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4080, Gray
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
MSI Vector VECTOR17A1649 2024, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4080, Gray
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232
Scores 71 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
