Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 vs MSI Vector 16" B0G52KYSPH
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
MSI Vector 16" B0G52KYSPH, Intel Ultra 7 255HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, 5070 Ti, Cosmos Gray
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 | MSI Vector 16" B0G52KYSPH | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics | 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2496 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN | RJ45 Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.65 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 66 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 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
MSI Vector 16" B0G52KYSPH, Intel Ultra 7 255HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, 5070 Ti, Cosmos Gray
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
MSI Vector 16" B0G52KYSPH, Intel Ultra 7 255HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, 5070 Ti, Cosmos Gray
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.