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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Gram 16 offers a lighter build and better battery life, making it more suitable for those who prioritize portability and long usage off the charger. Its screen is better for general use and has higher quality color display, ideal for tasks involving visual accuracy. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15, though heavier and less battery-efficient, is better equipped for gaming, engineering, and 3D/machine learning applications due to its powerful dedicated graphics chip and higher screen refresh rate. Its performance is geared towards more demanding tasks, at the expense of color accuracy and brightness when compared to the LG Gram 16. Choose the LG Gram if portability and screen quality are your priority or the MSI Cyborg if you need more robust performance for specialized tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The LG Gram 16 has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a 60Hz refresh rate, making it fair for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the MSI Cyborg 15 includes a superior Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher 144Hz refresh rate, which is better suited for the increased graphical demands and smoothness required in gaming and 3D tasks.
Software Development
7.9
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for software development, though the LG Gram 16 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The LG Gram 16 provides a crisp and bright display suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work due to its high resolution and wide color coverage, but it lacks the high refresh rate that gamers and 3D designers need for fluid visuals. Contrarily, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a fair balance between resolution and color accuracy, making it adequate for both general computing and professional design tasks, but its mediocre refresh rate leads to subpar performance in gaming and 3D applications. Neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D work, as both prioritize resolution and color fidelity over the smooth motion that a higher refresh rate would provide.
Battery
15.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,450
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use.
The LG Gram 16 is valued for its high-quality screen, lightweight design, and extended battery life, which align with the needs of general use that prioritize portability and screen quality, bolstered by sufficient CPU and RAM. The MSI Cyborg 15, on the other hand, offers a higher-resolution screen with superior color space coverage and enhanced heat management, complemented by a dedicated GPU, making it more suited for tasks that may require a bit more graphics processing power but is less portable due to its heavier weight.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 and LG Gram 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The LG Gram 16, with its high RAM and capable Intel CPU that includes an integrated GPU, provides smooth performance for engineering and design software, and its screen delivers excellent color accuracy and high resolution which is critical for precise design work. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15, also with a high-performance Intel CPU and a powerful Nvidia GPU, excels in running demanding applications and provides additional graphics power for engineering simulations and complex designs, with the compromise of being heavier and having less impressive color range on its display.
Content Creation
7.8
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 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.
Build Quality
7.0
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 16 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 LG Gram 16 and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 16 | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,450 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.64 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.96" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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LG Gram 16
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, 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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