Choosing between the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx depends largely on your usage and priorities. If cost is a major factor and you need a laptop for general use like web browsing, document editing, or light media consumption, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 offers a more affordable option with adequate performance for everyday tasks, enhanced portability due to its lightweight design, and a comfortable display size for mobility. On the other hand, if you require high performance for gaming, engineering, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, although more expensive, provides significantly more power with a faster processor, superior graphics card, larger memory, and a high-resolution display that is better suited for these intensive tasks. Additionally, the Raider's larger display and higher storage capacity make it a more capable machine for demanding applications, though this comes at the cost of heavier weight and likely shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.0/10
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
401.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is good.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, with an Intel i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, and an IPS screen, is portable and has a higher battery life, making it suitable for general use that values mobility and longevity on a charge, while its lower storage and less powerful processor limit extensive multitasking or intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.9/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.3/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.0/10
7.9/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
9.1/10
12.4in
SIZE
15.6in
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
401.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 offers a display with appropriate brightness and resolution for everyday tasks and sufficient color accuracy for engineering and design, but its modest refresh rate makes it less suitable for 3D applications where smoother visuals are key. The MSI Raider GE67Hx boasts a high-resolution screen with wide color coverage that caters well to professionals in engineering and design due to its accurate color reproduction, yet its lower refresh rate might not deliver the best experience for 3D work where fluid motion is crucial. For general use, both laptops provide sharp and bright displays, but the MSI stands out for its superior color gamut which offers little advantage for routine tasks yet enhances design-based activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Excellent
Fair
12.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$774
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has a price of $774 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
"The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 review is a compact companion with old hardware. The Surface Laptop Go 2 shows some weaknesses. Microsoft didn't really develop the second generation of the Surface Laptop Go 2 any further but has only equipped it with a slightly more powerful Core i5 processor. However, the performance still remains at a fairly low level overall, but for many users, it definitely should still be sufficient for everyday tasks."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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About Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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