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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-quality display and longer battery life, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 with its OLED screen is a good choice—it works well for general use and has some capacity for gaming and creative tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15, while more affordable with a newer processor and a better graphics card, offers a higher screen refresh rate suited for gaming, but it falls short on display quality and battery life compared to the ASUS. The MSI is more tailored for gaming and engineering work where graphics performance is key. Both are similar in weight and portability, with the ASUS being slightly thinner. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.2
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is only fair.
The MSI Cyborg 15 utilizes a stronger GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4060, and has a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which are critical for smoother performance in gaming and 3D applications, compared to the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 which has a Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a refresh rate of 60Hz.
Screen Quality
7.6
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize vibrant colors and sharp visuals for tasks like document editing, web browsing, or watching movies, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its superior resolution and brightness, would serve you well. However, those into engineering and design may prefer the Zenbook for its wider color gamut, ensuring that colors in designs and renders are more accurate and true-to-life. On the other hand, if fast-paced gaming or 3D modeling is your main focus, neither laptop is ideal due to the lower refresh rates, but keep in mind that the Zenbook's screen still offers better overall clarity and color for other tasks.
Battery
12.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
7.6
6.7
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is respected for its superb screen quality because of its OLED panel, hefty RAM for multitasking, and a solid CPU, suitable for various general tasks, yet it offers less portability due to its higher weight compared to the MSI Cyborg 15. On the other hand, MSI Cyborg 15, with a good quality IPS display, abundant storage, and a capable CPU, strikes a balance between performance and portability, making it a preferable option for users needing a lighter laptop with decent battery life for everyday use.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 boasts a high-quality OLED screen, which makes it ideal for design work where color accuracy and screen quality are crucial, and its AMD Ryzen CPU with Nvidia RTX GPU supports robust engineering applications. Meanwhile, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a more powerful Intel CPU and a superior Nvidia RTX GPU, better suited for intensive engineering simulations and multitasking, but its IPS screen is less color accurate than the ASUS's OLED display.
Content Creation
7.7
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both 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
7.5
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI Cyborg 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,109
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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