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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Precision 5470 offers better performance for engineering tasks thanks to a more powerful main processor and higher-resolution screen, suitable for professional use, and it's also notably lighter, which improves portability. However, it is more expensive. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15 has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, which is great for gaming and watching fast-paced videos, plus it comes with a dedicated gaming GPU. It also has higher storage capacity but comes with less RAM. The Dell's battery life is longer, enhancing its mobility, while the MSI's shorter battery life may limit time away from power outlets. Both have similar build quality, but the MSI's heat management is superior. If budget is a concern and gaming or general use is the focus, the MSI could be the better option, whereas for mobile professional work with heavier computations, the Dell Precision 5470 would be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Software Development
7.7
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for software development, though the Dell Precision 5470 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The Dell Precision 5470 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Dell Precision 5470's screen stands out with its high resolution and brightness, providing clear, sharp images for everyday tasks, but the MSI Cyborg 15’s screen, while adequate, doesn't shine as brightly nor display as crisply. In the realm of engineering and design, the Dell's wider color gamut ensures more accurate color representation for professional work, a feature the MSI's panel lacks, which may not deliver the color precision needed for these tasks. When it comes to 3D and gaming, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, leaving fast-paced visuals less smooth than desired, although the higher resolution of the Dell may still benefit detail-oriented 3D work to some extent.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.7
The Dell Precision 5470 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
$1,669
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use.
The Dell Precision 5470 is suitable for general use due to its capable CPU and ample RAM, high-quality screen, light weight, and long battery life, while the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a larger screen and better capacity for storage but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Both laptops have good CPUs and IPS displays that provide clarity and color accuracy, but the Precision 5470's higher portability and longer battery life gain it an edge for users frequently on-the-go.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.2
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Cyborg 15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 is only fair.
The Dell Precision 5470's Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU provides robust performance for gaming and 3D tasks, yet its screen, with a lower refresh rate, may not be as smooth for fast-paced visuals compared to the MSI Cyborg 15, which boasts a Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and higher screen refresh rate, offering more fluid motion essential in these activities. While both have quality screens and competent CPUs, the higher refresh rate of the MSI Cyborg 15 could be the deciding factor for gamers and professionals working with motion graphics.
Engineering and Design
7.8
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Precision 5470 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Precision 5470 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU, substantial RAM, professional-grade Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, and a high-quality IPS screen with a wide color gamut, making it ideal for precision work that requires color accuracy and processing power.
Content Creation
7.8
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Precision 5470 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.
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How the Dell Precision 5470 and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Precision 5470 | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,669 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.26 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.27" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | 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 | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell Precision 5470
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Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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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