Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 12.3" vs MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 12.3" 2022, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 12.3" 2022, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum

Microsoft
43 Overall Score
vs
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray

MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray

MSI
75 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 12.3" 2022, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum

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MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray

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

Scores

Gaming
Microsoft
6
MSI
87
Creator
Microsoft
21
MSI
85
Developer
Microsoft
39
MSI
80
Entertainment
Microsoft
48
MSI
77
Compact
Microsoft
65
MSI
48
Business
Microsoft
51
MSI
64
Ai Llm
Microsoft
15
MSI
62
Student
Microsoft
57
MSI
61

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 12.3"MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i7 1165G7Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,722
55,671
Cores424★
Frequency4.7 GHz★2.1 GHz
L3 Cache12 MB36 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Intel Iris Xe GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
26,326
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—16 GB★
VRAM TypeSharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR4XDDR5★
Storage 1512 GB1 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDSSD
Display
Size12.3"16"
Resolution2736 px★2560 px
Panel—IPS★
Refresh Rate—240 Hz★
Color Gamut—100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports12★
USB Ports12★
Thunderbolt—2
HDMI—HDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0★Yes
Ethernet—Gigabit Ethernet
Physical
Weight0.79 kg★2.70 kg
OSWindows 10 ProWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 12.3" 2022, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum

  • Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average port selection (25th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (34th percentile)

MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray

  • Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 12.3" 2022, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum

MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray

Verdict

★ Winner: MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400

Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 12.3" Better at:

Compact

MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

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