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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Cyborg 15 is often significantly less expensive and offers solid performance suitable for general use with a decent battery life. It has a better portability score due to its lighter weight but features a less powerful RTX 4060 graphics card compared to the GP66 Leopard. On the other hand, the MSI GP66 Leopard, while often more expensive and heavier, includes a more powerful RTX 3080 graphics card, better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and demanding engineering tasks but with a reduced battery life. It also offers more RAM for advanced multitasking and higher screen brightness which could improve visibility in well-lit environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.2
7.8
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for gaming and AI, though the MSI GP66 Leopard is somewhat better.
The MSI Cyborg 15 and the MSI GP66 Leopard both have powerful GPUs and high screen refresh rates which make them excel at gaming and handling 3D tasks; the difference lies in nuances like slightly better CPU and superior screen quality in the GP66 Leopard, which can enhance overall performance and visual experience but may come at a higher price.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.5
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
234.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI GP66 Leopard has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The MSI Cyborg 15 likely has a panel with suitable resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and engineering applications, but the color accuracy may fall short for professional design work, and its lower refresh rate could diminish the gaming or 3D experience. Meanwhile, the MSI GP66 Leopard boasts a superior panel that offers crisp visuals and accurate colors important for engineering and design, enhancing overall productivity and creative processes; however, if it doesn't offer a high refresh rate, it may not be optimal for gaming, where smooth motion is crucial. Essentially, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving visuals are common, the MSI GP66 Leopard doesn't quite fit the bill despite its strengths in general use and professional scenarios.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI GP66 Leopard has 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.
Build Quality
6.7
8.0
The MSI GP66 Leopard 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
$1,100
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Cyborg 15 has a price of $1,100 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
234.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use.
The MSI Cyborg 15 offers a decent balance for general use with its latest processor and good portability due to its lighter weight; however, it has less RAM and lower screen brightness compared to the MSI GP66 Leopard, which boasts a powerful processor ideal for multitasking and a higher-quality screen but is less portable and has shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.9
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GP66 Leopard and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The MSI Cyborg 15 is equipped with a strong processor, advanced graphics card, and sufficient RAM, making it suitable for tasks that require good computational and graphical capabilities, which are crucial for engineering and design work; its screen quality is adequate but not outstanding. On the other hand, the MSI GP66 Leopard also boasts a robust processor and an exceptionally high-end graphics card, with double the RAM of the Cyborg, contributing to smoother multitasking and more complex tasks, while its superior screen quality offers better visualization which can be vital for design precision.
Content Creation
7.5
7.4
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Cyborg 15 and MSI GP66 Leopard 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
7.2
7.2
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 and MSI GP66 Leopard 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Cyborg 15 to have good portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
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How the MSI Cyborg 15 and the MSI GP66 Leopard compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Cyborg 15 | MSI GP66 Leopard |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.37 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.86" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 65 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 | 234 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
MSI GP66 Leopard
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Christian Hintze | December 2021
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
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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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