MSI Thin 15 vs Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232
MSI Thin 15 2024, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
MSI
58 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Thin 15 2024, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
72 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The MSI Thin 15.6" Gaming Laptop features a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU and a 144Hz display, which users find capable for smooth gaming. However, the limited number of reviews and Q&A leaves questions about warranty, RAM upgradeability, and processor performance unanswered. Overall, the product shows promise but lacks sufficient user feedback for a definitive assessment.
Pros
- Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU
- 144Hz high refresh rate display
- Smooth gaming performance
Cons
- Limited user reviews and feedback
- Unanswered questions about warranty
- Unclear RAM upgradeability
- Processor performance not fully evaluated
Gpu performance 2
Display quality 2
Warranty coverage 1
Ram upgradeability 1
Processor performance 1
Dual monitor support 1
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Entertainment
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Gaming
Student
Compact
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Thin 15 | Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4050★ | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 15" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 0 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.65 kg★ |
| Battery | 52 Wh | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Thin 15 2024, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
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
Pricing
MSI Thin 15 2024, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black0.074score per dollar
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Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black0.028score per dollar
MSI Thin 15 2024, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232
Scores 71 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
