Microsoft Surface Laptop 6vsMSI Vector GP77

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
Surface Laptop 6

Quick Stats

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6's sluggish performance is its most significant and frustrating drawback overall unfortunately.
The most important takeaway is that the build quality of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 feels cheap.
The display is one aspect that fails to impress with the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 model.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 lacks necessary features with limited ports and no HDMI or extra USB ports available.
MSI
MSI Vector GP77
Vector GP77

Quick Stats

The MSI Vector GP77 delivers impressive performance with a Core i7 processor and high-end RTX graphics card capabilities.
The MSI Vector GP77 boasts a sturdy metal build with a rigid and well-put-together construction overall.
The MSI Vector GP77's Quad HD IPS display provides incredibly accurate colors with 100% sRGB coverage always.
The MSI Vector GP77 features a high-performance Raptor Lake processor with a fast RTX 4070 GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
Winner
#330
MSI Vector GP77
#335
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
#370
Winner
MSI Vector GP77
#391
Display
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
#284
Winner
MSI Vector GP77
#777
Performance
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
#153
MSI Vector GP77
#85
Winner
Build
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
#769
Winner
MSI Vector GP77
#830
Features
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
#792
MSI Vector GP77
#620
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
MSI MSI Vector GP77
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
Intel Core i9-13900H
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
N/A
2x 2280 M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Microsoft Surface Laptop 6

Strengths

The laptop itself is pretty light, you can carry it in one hand pretty easily.
The battery life is actually pretty solid, gets at least 2 to 4 hours on a single charge.
It does have touch screen which is nice
The laptop's weight and battery life are good, making it easy to take around

Weaknesses

It has only one USB port, one USBA port, a headphone jack, and a Microsoft proprietary charging port
The lack of ports means you have to add a dock or buy an adapter for extra connectivity
The laptop is very slow and buggy to use, even on normal daily tasks
Even with 16 GB of RAM, the laptop struggles to open basic apps like folders and web browsers
Apps often don't launch properly, requiring a restart to work
The dock has too many useless ports, including an Ethernet port that's rarely used
The dock lacks USBC, instead using a headphone jack that defeats its purpose
It has four ancient USB-A ports, taking up valuable space and offering no advantage over newer USBC

MSI Vector GP77

Strengths

The Quad HD IPS display pairs incredibly well with both the RTX 4060 and the RTX 4070
The speakers deliver good sound with a very high max volume
The laptop delivers very good performance thanks to its core i713700h and 140 watt RTX 4070
The cooling setup takes good care of the core i7 13700h, resulting in high clock speeds and high tdps

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Microsoft Surface Laptop 6

I was excited to start my new job with the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6, but it's been a disastrous experience. This laptop lacks essential ports, including HDMI and extra USB ports, making it difficult to connect external devices. Additionally, it's slow and buggy, frequently freezing even when performing basic tasks. Apps often fail to launch, requiring frequent restarts. The dock is equally frustrating, with unnecessary ports and proprietary connectors that require adapters. A reliable work laptop should be seamless, not a constant source of frustration.

MSI Vector GP77

The MSI Vector GP77 is a powerful gaming laptop that brings the Raptor Lake h-series processors and up to 140W RTX 4070 graphics. While its bulkier design may deter some, the laptop's rigid construction and aggressive aesthetic are notable features. With a Quad HD IPS display and impressive performance, this device is well-suited for gaming and content creation. We'll dive deeper into its capabilities and explore whether it's a worthwhile investment in our review.

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