MSI VECTOR16HXA2400
MSI
74 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-33223 Black 2024
Microsoft
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI VECTOR16HXA2400
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-33223 Black 2024
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Scores
Gaming
Creator
Compact
Business
Developer
Entertainment
Student
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI VECTOR16HXA2400 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-33223 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | 2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5.96 kg | 1.35 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI VECTOR16HXA2400
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-33223 Black 2024
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong ram (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
MSI VECTOR16HXA2400
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-33223 Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: MSI VECTOR16HXA2400
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
