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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo LOQ 15 generally costs more and offers better performance for intensive engineering tasks due to its processor and graphics combo, higher RAM, and better keyboard quality. It also has a slightly longer battery life, but it's not as portable and has lower screen color accuracy than the MSI Cyborg 15. The MSI Cyborg 15 is more affordable, with a more portable design, higher screen brightness, and higher color space coverage, making it suitable for tasks requiring better screen colors. It has a powerful graphics card but is slightly handicapped by a weaker processor and less RAM. If your budget allows and you need the performance for engineering work, go for the Lenovo; if portability and color accuracy for media consumption are priorities, consider the MSI Cyborg 15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 likely has a high-resolution display with good brightness and color accuracy, making it suitable for daily tasks and engineering applications where detail and color representation are key. However, its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion is crucial. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15, with adequate resolution and brightness, offers a balanced display for everyday and professional work but also falls short for gaming and 3D content due to its insufficient refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Cyborg 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.7
The Lenovo LOQ 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
7.6
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is valued for general use because of its capable AMD processor, 16GB of RAM providing smooth multitasking, a good quality IPS screen, and a respectable battery life, though it's heavier and slightly less portable. In contrast, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a powerful Intel processor and gaming-focused RTX GPU, slightly better battery life, and lighter weight for easier portability, but with half the RAM, which may limit performance in heavy multitasking scenarios.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.2
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4050 and a screen that refreshes 144 times per second, which is great for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has a slightly more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and the same high refresh-rate screen, offering a small boost in gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is better suited for engineering and design use due to higher RAM capacity and a superior AMD Ryzen processor, which enhance multitasking and computational performance, while its screen displays colors more accurately, key for design work. Conversely, the MSI Cyborg 15, while still capable, has less RAM, which may slow down performance with intensive tasks, and an Intel i7 processor, which is competent but generally considered a step below in comparison to the AMD Ryzen in the Lenovo for these specific uses.
Content Creation
7.6
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 Lenovo LOQ 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
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 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.
Cost
$1,109
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has a price of $1,109 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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How the Lenovo LOQ 15 and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15 | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.28 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.42" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo LOQ 15
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PCMag
Mark Knapp | August 2023
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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 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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