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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers a versatile design with a touchscreen and higher RAM capacity, making it suitable for multi-tasking and creative uses. Its lighter weight enhances portability. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx boasts a powerful graphics card and OLED display, ideal for intense gaming and high-quality visual tasks; however, it is heavier and may be less convenient to carry. Both have similar storage, but the extra investment in the Surface could benefit those who prefer portability and a touchscreen, while the Raider caters to performance-focused users who prioritize gaming and can manage a bulkier device. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Very good for software development
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.7
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is good.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is superior for gaming and 3D applications mainly due to its higher screen refresh rate and potent GPU, supporting smoother visuals and more responsive gameplay compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, which, while offering a capable GPU and decent screen refresh rate, falls short of the MSI's peak gaming performance.
Screen Quality
7.9
9.1
14.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
503.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE67Hx for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness that make it excellent for everyday tasks and professional engineering work, but its lower refresh rate limits its performance in fast-paced gaming where smoother motion is crucial. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, with its superior color accuracy covering a broad range of the color spectrum, is ideal for engineering and design work that demands precision, and its elevated resolution provides crisp detail for general use. However, despite these models' strengths, their screens fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to the refresh rate being less than optimal for the quick visuals those activities often require.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
Good
Fair
14.4in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,300
$2,349
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a price of $3,300 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.0
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
503.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 stands out for engineering and design with a high screen resolution, large RAM for multitasking, and a flexible display hinge beneficial for design tasks, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx, equipped with an OLED screen and a powerful CPU and GPU combo, offers vivid colors and fast processing for engineering simulations and design work, but may be less portable and have louder operating noise.
Content Creation
8.4
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for content creation.
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
8.2
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx is good.
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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and MSI Raider GE67Hx both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 | MSI Raider GE67Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,300 | $2,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9.1'' x 0.86'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.72" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.06" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 64 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 503 nits | 344 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The new Surface Laptop Studio with its foldable display is supposed to replace the old Surface Book and the overall impression is good after our review. The build quality and the materials are top-notch, the performance utilization of the two components is solid and the device does not show any major flaws in terms of display or speakers, either. The folding mechanism leaves a sold impression as well, but it remains to be seen how it will hold up over the years. The so-called presentation mode is also not ideal since it covers the whole keyboard."
MSI Raider GE67Hx
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PCMag
Francisco Lahoz | October 2022
"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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