Dell Pro 14 Plus NGC53 vs MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
Dell Pro 14 Plus NGC53 2025, Core Ultra 7 265U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Aluminum
Dell
56 Overall Score
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MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
MSI
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Pro 14 Plus NGC53 2025, Core Ultra 7 265U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Aluminum
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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
Creator
Developer
Entertainment
Compact
Business
Ai Llm
Student
Specifications
| Dell Pro 14 Plus NGC53 | MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.40 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 55 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Pro 14 Plus NGC53 2025, Core Ultra 7 265U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Aluminum
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd 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
Dell Pro 14 Plus NGC53 2025, Core Ultra 7 265U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Aluminum
No current pricing available
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
Verdict
Winner: MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
