MSI Vector 16 HX AI 400 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
MSI Vector 16 HX AI 400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
MSI
66 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Vector 16 HX AI 400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
75 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The MSI Vector 16 HX AI 400 is a high-performance gaming laptop with a 16" QHD+ 240Hz display and support for up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM. Users appreciate its powerful specs and customizable RGB keyboard, but battery life during intensive gaming is a concern. The cooling system and external monitor support are also notable features, though warranty details remain unclear.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- High-resolution 240Hz display
- Customizable RGB keyboard
- Supports up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM
- Effective cooling system
Cons
- Poor battery life during gaming
- Unclear warranty details
- No accidental damage protection mentioned
Performance 1
Display quality 1
Ram capacity 1
Keyboard customization 1
Cooling system 1
External monitor support 1
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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Specifications
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI 400 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2496 px |
| Panel | VA | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | sRGB and Vivid |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | — | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Vector 16 HX AI 400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 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
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Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Scores 71 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
