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Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago

For general usage, the Dell G15 5520 and MSI Cyborg 15 both offer solid performance with adequate displays. If you need more storage out of the box and slightly better battery life for tasks that aren't too demanding, the Dell may be a better choice despite it being heavier, which impacts portability. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15, while having less storage and RAM, comes with a more recent GPU which could be better for gaming, 3D rendering, and some engineering applications. It's also lighter, making it more portable, and has a slightly better battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use. The MSI might have an edge in the latest gaming titles or more intensive 3D tasks, but for many engineering applications or general use, the differences may not be significant, especially if you value having more initial storage space with the Dell. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good speakers
  • Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
  • Good portability

Key differences

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General Use

7.9
G15 5520
Cyborg 15
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The Dell G15 5520 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

8.2
G15 5520
Cyborg 15
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.

Screen Quality

7.1
G15 5520
Cyborg 15
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

6.0 Hours
G15 5520
Cyborg 15
7.5 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
G15 5520
Cyborg 15
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Cyborg 15 has good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
G15 5520
Cyborg 15
6.7
The Dell G15 5520 has good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$1,000
G15 5520
Cyborg 15
$1,100
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The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

7.7
G15 5520
Cyborg 15
7.2
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell G15 5520 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.9
G15 5520
Cyborg 15
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.5
G15 5520
Cyborg 15
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for software development.

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How the Dell G15 5520 and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell G15 5520MSI Cyborg 15
Dell G15 5520MSI Cyborg 15

GENERAL

Price
$1,000
$1,100
Release Date
May 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06''14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9''
Weight
5.55 lbs4.37 lbs
Width
14.06"14.15"
Depth
10.74"9.86"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HIntel i7-12650H
RAM
16 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours7.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
56 Wh53.5 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
165Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
251 nits234 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/106.8/10
Portability Score
6.4/107.3/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.8/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.8/106.8/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
22
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Dell G15 5520

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Rtings

Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."

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 Dell

Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.

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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