MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US Cosmo Gray
MSI
75 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" M1 Space Gray 2020
Apple
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US Cosmo Gray
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Apple MacBook Air 13.3" M1 Space Gray 2020
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The MacBook Air M1 is widely praised for its excellent value, performance, and battery life, especially as a refurbished purchase. Most users are thrilled with the transition from Windows and find it perfect for school or daily use. A few minor issues like a green smudge on the screen or scuffed accessories were noted, but overall satisfaction remains high.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Excellent battery life
- Smooth performance for school
- Original charger included
- Good cosmetic condition
Cons
- Green smudge on screen
- Scuffed charger and cable
- Battery health lower than expected
Value for money 4
Battery life 3
Performance 3
Cosmetic condition 3
Accessory quality 2
Screen quality 1
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Specifications
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US | Apple MacBook Air 13.3" M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ | Apple M1 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | P3 wide color |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN (Up to 2.5GB) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.27 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US Cosmo Gray
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" M1 Space Gray 2020
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Winner: MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.