The Lenovo Flex 5 14, with its touchscreen and 2-in-1 flexibility, offers a good balance between general use and portability. It's slightly more expensive, but you get double the storage and more RAM. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15 doesn't have a touchscreen and is slightly less portable due to its larger size and weight, but offers a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, making it better for gaming and engineering tasks. If battery life is important to you, the Lenovo typically lasts longer on a charge, whereas the MSI lags behind despite having a slightly larger battery capacity. Choose the Lenovo if you value versatility and battery life or the MSI for more demanding applications and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is only fair.
The MSI Cyborg 15 offers a better gaming and 3D experience primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for smooth and detailed visuals. On the other hand, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is equipped with an integrated AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 graphics solution and a standard refresh rate, which generally provide less graphical power and a less fluid visual experience in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI Cyborg 15 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14, with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Vega 8 GPU, is well-suited for engineering and design due to its ample RAM and high-resolution, color-accurate touchscreen display that aids in detailed work. In contrast, the MSI Cyborg 15 opts for an Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, offering more raw graphics power for complex designs but trades off screen quality and battery life, and while still portable, it is heavier and bulkier than the Lenovo.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for software development, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Lenovo Flex 5 14 and MSI Cyborg 15 offer adequate resolution and brightness with panel types that provide sufficient clarity and visibility for everyday tasks. However, when it comes to engineering and design work, their screens fall short due to limited color gamut coverage, which is crucial for precise color work. For gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops hinder performance, which is less ideal for fast-paced visuals or professional-grade 3D rendering.
Battery
11.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 provides a balanced performance for general use with a solid AMD Ryzen 7 processor and ample RAM, alongside a high-quality touch display, making it versatile for varied tasks with good battery life and portability. The MSI Cyborg 15, while also good for general use, leans more towards gaming with a powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, but trades off some portability and has a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.5/10
6.9/10
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 Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
7.4/10
7.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Flex 5 14 to have 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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How the Lenovo Flex 5 14 and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
"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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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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