Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 vs MSI Vector 16 HX AI 400
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
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MSI Vector 16 HX AI 400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
MSI
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
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
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 | MSI Vector 16 HX AI 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS★ | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 x2 |
| 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 | 1.65 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 66 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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 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
Pricing
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
MSI Vector 16 HX AI 400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232
Scores 71 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
