MSI Vector 16″ (9S7-15M352-275) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001)
Comparison summary
- MSI Vector 16″ is a winner for gaming and a better deal.
- For performance Vector has a lot better performing processor. It also has more memory.
- Vector comes with Windows 11 Home and Studio 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance Vector has a lot better graphics card.
- Studio 2 has a higher resolution screen (2400 x 1600).
- Vector features a bigger display. For carrying Studio 2 is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- Vector has a bigger SSD.
MSI Vector 16″ (9S7-15M352-275)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001)
Compare specifications
| MSI Vector 16″ (9S7-15M352-275) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core i7-13800H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 48gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.97 lbs (2.71 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.06 x 11.19 x 1.15 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.86 inches |
| (35.71 x 28.42 x 2.92 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.18 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| June 18, 2026 | July 21, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,179.00 | $3,499.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,179.00 | $3,499.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Vector 16″ (9S7-15M352-275)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001)
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MSI Vector 16″ (9S7-15M352-275) summary
MSI Vector is an adequate value Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU that is fantastic well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel processor and also less RAM overall for its price. The 8000gb SSD storage is an excellent amount. Merely WUXGA resolution is subpar for the 16″ 144 Hz IPS monitor. It is quite heavy at 5.97 lbs (2.71 kg).
msi Vector 2025 Laptop, 20-Core Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 16" WUXGA 144Hz IPS Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 48GB DDR5 8TB SSD, 24-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6E, Win11 Home
(Memory Disk and System): 48GB 5600 MHz DDR5 SDRAM, 8TB PCI-E NVMe M.2 SSD for Storage, Pre-install Windows 11 Home
(CPU): Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX 20-Core Processor (Up to 5.2 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 30 MB Intel Smart cache, 20 Cores: 8 Performance Cores + 12 Efficient Cores, 20 Threads)
(Screen and Graphics): Brilliant 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 144 Hz IPS 400 nits Anti-glare 100% DCI-P3Display powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7
(Connection and Others):Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3, 24-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numpad; 1080p + IR Camera; 90Whr 4-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (up to 6 hours battery life); 14.05" x 11.18" x 1.12" inches, 5.95 lbs; Cosmos Gray; 330W AC Adapter; 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive x 1
(Ports and Slots): 2 x USB Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps Type-C support Power Delivery / DisplayPort through USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A support 10Gbps, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x HDMI v2.1, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
ASIN: B0H5WKKDSZ
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor and also less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop has the RTX 2000 Ada Generation video card that is subpar great 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. Just 2400 x 1600 resolution is poor for the 14″ display. Your 1000gb SSD storage is decent leaves room for improvement. It is quite bulky at 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg).
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 14.4" Touchscreen Convertible (Floating Slider) 2 in 1 Notebook - Intel Core i7 13th Gen i7-13800H - Intel Evo Platform - 32 GB - 1 TB SSD - English Keyboard
With 32 GB of memory, runs as many programs as you want without losing the 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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation 8 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences
ASIN: B0CW1ZVGR9