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Updated June 22, 2024·

For general use, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" offers a touchscreen with higher resolution and refresh rate, which enhances visual experience, though it comes with a smaller SSD. The MSI Prestige 15, on the other hand, has a larger SSD and a dedicated Nvidia GPU, making it more suitable for gaming and engineering tasks that require more graphical power. The Surface Laptop has a newer Intel processor which may provide better performance in certain scenarios, but the MSI's i5-1240P is still quite capable. The MSI is slightly heavier and thicker, which might affect portability, but it also has more ports, including additional USB-C and HDMI options, which could be beneficial for connectivity. The Surface Laptop's 3:2 aspect ratio is excellent for productivity, while the MSI's 16:9 is better for media consumption. Consider the MSI for its better gaming and engineering capabilities and larger storage, and the Surface Laptop for its superior display and newer processor if those features align with your needs. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
  • The MSI Prestige 15 has no clear advantages over the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15".
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15"
  • Very good overall display quality

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

7.2
Prestige 15
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.8
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for engineering and design, though the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" is somewhat better.

Software Development

7.2
Prestige 15
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.8
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for software development, though the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.8
Prestige 15
Surface Laptop 6 15"
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
298.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

7.5 Hours
Prestige 15
Surface Laptop 6 15"
9.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has 9 hours of battery life.

Cost

$1,044
Prestige 15
Surface Laptop 6 15"
$1,200
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The MSI Prestige 15 has a price of $1,044 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.5
Prestige 15
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
298.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.3
Prestige 15
Surface Laptop 6 15"
6.6
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and MSI Prestige 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.5
Prestige 15
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.8
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for content creation.

Portability

Good
Prestige 15
Surface Laptop 6 15"
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and MSI Prestige 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Prestige 15
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.4
The MSI Prestige 15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" both have good build quality.

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How the MSI Prestige 15 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Prestige 15Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15"
MSI Prestige 15Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15"

GENERAL

Price
$1,044
$1,200
Release Date
January 1, 2022June 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74''13.4'' x 9.6'' x 0.67''
Weight
3.73 lbs3.7 lbs
Width
14.05"13.39"
Depth
9.2"9.61"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1240PIntel Core Ultra 7 165H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7.5 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
82 Wh47 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802496 x 1664
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
298 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.8/107.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
7/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.8/108/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
23
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
31
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."

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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.

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.

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