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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability is a priority and you need longer battery life, the MSI Cyborg 15 is lighter and has a better battery life than the ASUS ROG Flow X16. However, the ASUS offers a larger and better-quality display with higher resolution and touchscreen capability, which can be beneficial for creative or engineering tasks. The ASUS also has a more powerful main processor and GPU, making it better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning applications. On the other hand, the MSI provides a more cost-effective option with lower price, but with reduced storage, RAM, and less powerful GPU, which might suffice for general use and some gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is well suited for general use with its superior CPU and RAM, high-quality touchscreen display, and strong battery life, though it is slightly heavier which impacts its portability. Conversely, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers decent general use performance with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM, benefits from a lighter design enhancing its portability, and has commendable battery life, albeit with a lower screen quality and less RAM than the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.5
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out with its highly capable AMD Ryzen 9 processor, ample RAM, and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, complemented by a high-quality, high-resolution touchscreen display, ideal for engineering and design tasks; although less portable and with a shorter battery life than the MSI Cyborg 15 which comes with a capable Intel i7 processor and superior Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU but has a non-touchscreen display with lower resolution and less RAM, suitable for similar tasks with a trade-off in screen quality.
Content Creation
8.0
7.5
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Cyborg 15 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.
Screen Quality
8.5
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 boasts a high-resolution display and excellent brightness, making it desirable for general use and ensuring crisp, vibrant visuals that are ideal for engineering and design due to its wide color gamuts, enhancing color accuracy and detail. However, despite its good resolution, the Flow X16 falls short for gaming and 3D applications because it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness in these scenarios. The MSI Cyborg 15 offers satisfactory resolution and brightness for both general use and moderately accurate color representation for engineering tasks, but like the ASUS, it suffers from a lower refresh rate, affecting its performance in fast-paced games and 3D rendering environments.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5
6.7
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.2
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16, with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high refresh rate screen of 165Hz, caters well to gaming and 3D applications, complemented by its high-resolution touch display. Meanwhile, the MSI Cyborg 15, boasting a more recent Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a solid 144Hz refresh rate screen, also stands as a competitive choice for similar tasks, although its screen has a lower resolution.
Software Development
7.7
7.2
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and MSI Cyborg 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Flow X16 | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS ROG Flow X16
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
MSI Cyborg 15
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Sascha Mölck | April 2023
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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