MlsvsMlsv4
Size for size, Mls is on average 29% cheaper than Mlsv4 on demand in East US, across 2 shared sizes. Same size, one generation apart.
On-demand prices by size in East US
USD per hour for Linux. Pick a size to compare the two types.
| Size | Mls | Mlsv4 | Mlsv4 vs Mls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Standard_M32ls $2.873 | Standard_M32ls_v4 $3.91 | ▲ 36% |
| 64 | Standard_M64ls $5.415 | Standard_M64ls_v4 $7.934 | ▲ 47% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where Mls leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 2 of 2 shared sizes
29% cheaperSpot priceLower in 2 of 2 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere Mlsv4 leads
Sizes9 sizes here vs 2
7 moreLargest size256 vCPUs vs 64
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