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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo V15 is a budget-friendly option and if saving money is a priority, this could be the right choice for you. It's equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, which offers decent performance for everyday tasks and some light creative work. However, the MSI Cyborg 15, while more expensive, packs a punch with an Intel i7 processor and an Nvidia RTX graphics card, making it better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive machine learning tasks. The MSI also has a higher refresh rate display, which provides smoother visuals. You'll have to weigh the importance of cost savings against performance needs and whether the added capabilities of the MSI are necessary for your specific uses. Additionally, the MSI Cyborg 15 is slightly heavier, so consider if portability is important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Cyborg 15.
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo V15, with its integrated AMD GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, offers fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks, while the MSI Cyborg 15, equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher 144Hz refresh rate, provides good performance in the same categories. Although both have comparable CPUs and screen quality, the superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate in the MSI Cyborg 15 make it more suitable for smooth gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.5
4.6/10
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 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo V15 is considered fair for engineering and design use because it has a decent amount of RAM and a mid-range CPU with integrated graphics, which may suffice for less demanding tasks but could be limiting for power-intensive applications. The MSI Cyborg 15 is rated as good due to its more powerful CPU, dedicated high-performance graphics card, and better screen quality, making it better suited for more demanding engineering and design software, but it is slightly heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
5.4
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The MSI Cyborg 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo V15's screen may seem dull and less clear because of its lower resolution and brightness, making it less than ideal for multitasking and media consumption typical in general use. For engineering and design, accurate colors are crucial; the MSI Cyborg 15's fair screen can display a wider range of colors, although it might not meet the higher standards required for professional color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the MSI's screen falls short as well due to a lower refresh rate, which could mean less fluid motion and slower response times compared to displays with higher refresh rates.
Cost
$579
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo V15's combination of sufficient RAM and a solid CPU makes it capable for general tasks, and it is lighter, enhancing portability, but has a lower-quality TN screen and shorter battery life compared to the MSI Cyborg 15, which provides a superior IPS display, longer battery life, and a more powerful CPU suited for more demanding tasks, although it comes with less RAM and storage.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Cyborg 15 and Lenovo V15 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
7.1
7.2
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 and Lenovo V15 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo V15 and MSI Cyborg 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
6.7
The Lenovo V15 and MSI Cyborg 15 both have 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 V15 and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo V15 | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$579 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 231 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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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Lenovo V15
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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