Msv2vsMsv4
Size for size, Msv2 is on average 48% cheaper than Msv4 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 | Msv2 | Msv4 | Msv4 vs Msv2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Standard_M64s_v2 $6.459 | Standard_M64s_v4 $12.511 | ▲ 94% |
| 128 | Standard_M128s_v2 $12.919 | Standard_M128s_v4 $25.023 | ▲ 94% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where Msv2 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 2 of 2 shared sizes
48% cheaperSpot priceLower in 2 of 2 shared sizes
Cheaper spotSizes8 sizes here vs 7
1 moreLargest size416 vCPUs vs 160
BiggerWhere Msv4 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.