If you need a laptop for general use and are looking for value, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a midrange option at a lower cost. However, it has less storage and memory, and slightly lower graphics capability compared to the MSI Raider GE67Hx, which could impact performance in demanding tasks. If you're seeking higher performance for activities like gaming, 3D work, or machine learning, the MSI Raider GE67Hx could be a better choice with its more powerful processor, superior graphics, and higher resolution display. It also has a longer battery life. Keep in mind that with the Raider GE67Hx, you're paying more for these enhancements and also getting a heavier laptop, which may affect portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
234.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The MSI Cyborg 15 is suited for general use due to its capable CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, an IPS screen with good color and brightness for comfortable viewing, and a decent battery life combined with light weight making it portable. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, though less portable due to increased weight and lesser battery life, offers superior performance with a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher resolution OLED screen, making it ideal for more demanding applications and better screen quality. Both laptops have quality keyboards and adequate storage but differ in portability and screen excellence.
Gaming and AI
7.2/10
8.7/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The MSI Cyborg 15, with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a 144Hz screen refresh rate, is designed to provide smooth visuals and responsiveness for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx elevates this experience with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher 240Hz refresh rate, delivering exceptional performance for even more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.3/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for content creation, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
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
7.2/10
7.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
6.8/10
9.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
234.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Cyborg 15's screen offers adequate clarity, brightness, and resolution for tasks like browsing and watching videos, which suits general use and some engineering applications, but its limited color range doesn't fully cater to professional design work. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx features a display that excels in both resolution and color accuracy, ensuring that it stands out for detail-oriented engineering and design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D work where motion clarity is paramount, both models fall short due to lower refresh rates, making them less optimal for fast-paced visuals and rendering.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
6.7/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The MSI Cyborg 15 has a price of $1,100 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Cyborg 15 to have good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the MSI Cyborg 15 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
"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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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