EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI 14″ (Stealth) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI 14″ is hands-down winner for gaming and offers more value.
- For performance Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ has a better performing processor. 2024 MSI features more memory.
- 2024 MSI comes with Windows 11 Pro and Studio 2 with Windows.
- Studio 2 has a higher resolution screen (2400 x 1600).
- For carrying 2024 MSI is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- 2024 MSI has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI 14″ (Stealth)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI 14″ (Stealth) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-13800H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 96gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 4050 | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 14″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 3.75 lbs (1.7 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 12.4 x 9.69 x 0.75 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches |
| (31.5 x 24.61 x 1.9 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 25, 2026 | March 29, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,319.00 | $3,699.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,319.00 | $3,499.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI 14″ (Stealth)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI 14″ / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI 14″ (Stealth) summary
EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, however a good amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card that is lackluster for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. Only Full HD Plus resolution is not the best for the 14-inch 165 Hz screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is ok. It is quite heavy at 3.75 lbs (1.7 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2024] MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio A1VEG-090US Pro Extreme (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 96GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 14" 165Hz FHD+, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop
Display: 14" FHD+ (1920x1200) IPS-Level Panel 165Hz 100% sRGB
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7-155H 16 Cores (1.4GHz-4.8GHz, 24MB Intel Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 2TB Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD (Seq. Read 7450MB/s, Seq. Write 6900MB/s)
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Warranty: 3 Year MSI USA Warranty Parts & Labor (include 1 Year Global Warranty) + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0D9JBRLGK
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU plus also less memory than the competition for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card which is lackluster for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. Only 2400 x 1600 resolution is weak for the 14-inch 120 Hz screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay leaves room for improvement. It is quite heavy at 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg).
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 14.4" Tablet 2-in-1 Laptop 120 Hz Intel Core i7-13800H 32GB RAM 1TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Platinum
With 32 GB of memory, users can run many programs without losing execution
The 14.4" 2400 x 1600 screen provides a great movie watching experience
1 TB total SSD capacity for spacious storage with much faster data transfer speed than standard hard drives
18 Hours battery run time helps you stay unwired and work longer non-stop
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences
ASIN: B0CW227NTH