MSI Thin 15 Black 2026
MSI
60 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Platin 2025
Microsoft
68 Overall Score
Scores
Business
Gaming
Creator
Entertainment
Developer
Student
Compact
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Specifications
| MSI Thin 15 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 13420H | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 15" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | sRGB and Vivid |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | 52 Wh | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Thin 15 Black 2026
- Strong gpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Platin 2025
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
Pricing
MSI Thin 15 Black 20260.002score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Platin 20250.001score per dollar
MSI Thin 15 Black 2026 offers 2.0x better value for money
MSI Thin 15 Black 2026
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Platin 2025
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Scores 68 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
