MSI Vector A18 HX (VECTORA18HX074) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Comparison summary
- MSI Vector A18 HX is a winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For performance Vector A18 HX has a lot better performing processor.
- Vector A18 HX comes with Windows 11 Pro and Studio 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance Vector A18 HX has a lot better performing graphics card.
- Vector A18 HX has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD Plus).
- Vector A18 HX features a bigger display. For portability Studio 2 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- Vector A18 HX has a bigger SSD.
MSI Vector A18 HX (VECTORA18HX074)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare specifications
| MSI Vector A18 HX (VECTORA18HX074) | 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 | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | Intel Core i7-13800H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches |
| (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 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 | |
| May 31, 2025 | March 29, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,098.95 | $3,699.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,098.95 | $3,499.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Vector A18 HX (VECTORA18HX074)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
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MSI Vector A18 HX (VECTORA18HX074) summary
MSI Vector A18 HX is an impressively priced gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card that is remarkable for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a brilliant AMD processor, but not that much RAM for its price. Quad HD Plus resolution is brilliant for the 18″ 240 Hz screen. Your 2000gb SSD storage is reasonable. It is quite bulky at 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg).
msi Vector A18 HX 18” 240Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop: AMD Ryzen 9-9955HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070Ti, 32GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD, Type C, Wi-Fi 7, Win 11 Pro: Cosmo Gray A9WHG-074US
AMD Ryzen 9-9955HX
Power Your Passion: Intuitive navigation with faster performance, Windows 11 Pro is perfect for at home use or running a business.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070TI Laptop GPU
QHD+ Display: The 18” 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 display delivers abundant color gamut, more vivid colors and details for gaming.
Wireless Reimagined: Stream high-quality video, or downloading large files in less time with the latest Wi-Fi 7 network speed. Accomplish your tasks at breathtaking speeds.
ASIN: B0DVDL5DYD
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