MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US Cosmo Gray
MSI
75 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2024
Microsoft
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US Cosmo Gray
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2024
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Microsoft Surface Laptop, praising its sleek design, strong performance, and exceptional battery life that lasts a full day or more. A few reviews mention minor issues like screen flickering at low brightness and a highly reflective display, but these don't significantly detract from the overall satisfaction. The device is recommended for students, remote workers, and anyone seeking a portable, powerful, and premium Windows machine.
Pros
- Sleek and premium design
- Exceptional battery life lasting all day
- Fast and smooth performance
- Beautiful high-resolution display
- Lightweight and portable build
Cons
- Screen flickering at low brightness
- Highly reflective display glass
- Minor gaming compatibility issues on Arm
Design and build 4
Performance 5
Display quality 5
Battery life 4
Portability 3
Gaming compatibility 2
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Specifications
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 20★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe 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 | sRGB and Vivid |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN (Up to 2.5GB) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 54 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US Cosmo Gray
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.