MSI Venture 16″ (9S7-261221-053) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ (EP2-73301)
Comparison summary
- MSI Venture 16″ is hands-down better laptop but Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ is a better deal.
- For performance Venture has a lot better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- Venture features a bigger display. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- Venture has a bigger SSD.
MSI Venture 16″ (9S7-261221-053)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ (EP2-73301)
Compare specifications
| MSI Venture 16″ (9S7-261221-053) | Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ (EP2-73301) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Snapdragon X Plus - X1P42100 - Qualcomm Oryon |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 48gb | 16gb |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 13″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | - |
| Weight | |
| 4.19 lbs (1.9 kg) | - |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.56 x 9.66 x 0.87 inches | 12.07 x 8.98 x 1.97 inches |
| (39.52 x 24.54 x 2.21 cm) | (30.66 x 22.81 x 5 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 24, 2026 | June 19, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,619.00 | $1,599.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,619.00 | $1,299.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 43 min agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Venture 16″ (9S7-261221-053)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ (EP2-73301)
Compare MSI Venture 16″ / Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ vs other touchscreen laptops:
MSI Venture 16″ (9S7-261221-053) summary
MSI Venture is an impressively priced Windows touchscreen laptop released in 2026. It has a brilliant Intel processor plus a lot of RAM for its price. The laptop is lightweight at only 4.19 lbs (1.9 kg). WUXGA resolution is passable for the 16″ IPS screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is good.
msi 2025 Venture Laptop 16" WUXGA(1920x1200) IPS LED-Backlit,16-Core Intel Ultra 9 285H48GB DDR5 1TB SSD, W11H,Intel Arc Graphics Shared Touchscreen,Backlit KB Anti-Glare,Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 16-core Processor (Up to 5.4GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology24 MB intel smart cache 6 performance core,10 efficient core,16 threads,) Stream and multitask effortlessly with your laptop.
Memory and Storage: 48GB DDR5 RAM 5600 MHz, 1TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive Bring you faster response speed
Display and Graphics: 16" Touchscreen LED-backlit WUXGA(1920x1200) IPS 400 nits 62.5% sRGB ,60Hz, Thin bezel Display, Intel Arc Graphics, 720p HD Camera with Privacy Shutter and integrated digital microphone giving you more viewing area and less clutter, on a crystal-clear HD screen.
Connectivity: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) Bluetooth 5.3, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1
Feature: Windows 11 Home Speakers 2Wx2, 55Wh 4-Cell Lithium Ion Battery 15.56" x 9.66" x 0.87" , 4.19 libs. Solid Gray. 32GB USB Drive
ASIN: B0HNSBM81R
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ (EP2-73301) summary
Microsoft Surface Pro is a compact Windows 2-in-1 13″ laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Snapdragon processor and also less RAM overall for its price. Your 500gb SSD storage is not as much as competitors.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2026), 13-inch Premium Performance 2-in-1 Laptop, Snapdragon X2 Plus Processor, Touchscreen Display, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage, Windows 11 Copilot+ PC Built for AI, Dune
Brilliant LCD Display – The 13" PixelSense touchscreen[1], with LCD and enriched HDR[2] tech, unveils crisper whites, darker blacks, and colors so richly saturated bringing vivid life into every frame – perfect for work, school, streaming and creative tasks.
Up to 15.5 hours of battery life[3] - The new Surface Pro is designed for long days, late nights and everything in between.
Productivity. All Day. Every Day. – Built with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10 Core) processors, Surface Pro delivers fast, responsive performance with built-in AI acceleration—so you can handle everything from everyday tasks to demanding workloads with ease.
The ports you need – Charge on-the-go, transfer data fast, or create the ultimate desktop set up with two USB-C / USB4[4] ports.
Built-in AI Companion – Work smarter, create freely, and communicate with confidence—Copilot[5] on Windows 11 is always there to help.
Timeless colors match your style – Surface Pro comes in three stunning colors – Black, Platinum, and Dune with matching keyboards[6] in premium Alcantara fabric.
Designed to be a laptop or a tablet – The iconic built-in 165-degree fluid kickstand offers flexibility at any angle.
Laptop flexibility in one powerful tablet – Transform Surface Pro into a full thin and light Windows laptop with the Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard[7], offering a comfortable typing and touchpad experience.
ASIN: B0GW98GXTV