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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Cyborg 15 is priced more modestly and strikes a balance between cost and advanced features like a high-refresh-rate screen and a dedicated graphics card suitable for gaming and 3D applications. Its performance in general tasks is strong, and it's capable of handling engineering software and machine learning tasks. However, it has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable than the Razer Book 13. The Razer Book 13 commands a higher price but provides a superior display with touchscreen functionality, longer battery life, and higher portability with its lighter weight. It excels in general use and has a better build quality but lacks a dedicated graphics card, which makes it less suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.2
6.2
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
234.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
The MSI Cyborg 15 has a display that, while adequate for browsing and video streaming, may not offer the high color accuracy and resolution desired by professionals in engineering and design, and its slower refresh rate is a disadvantage for the smooth visuals demanded in gaming and 3D applications. The Razer Book 13's screen, on the other hand, provides better overall clarity and color precision which benefits both general users and those in engineering and design, though it still falls short for 3D work because of its limited refresh rate. Both laptops will serve well for daily tasks and professional design work, but gamers and 3D artists should consider alternatives with higher refresh rates for the best experience.
Battery
7.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Cyborg 15 has a price of $1,100 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
234.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use.
The MSI Cyborg 15 offers robust performance for general use with its higher-end CPU and dedicated GPU, but it may be less portable due to its larger size and shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13, which provides great portability with its compact form and longer battery life, along with impressive screen quality and sufficient performance for everyday tasks thanks to a capable CPU and ample RAM. While both have high-quality screens and sufficient storage, the MSI is more suited for users who need more power and don't mind a bit of extra weight, whereas the Razer Book prioritizes portability and longer use on a single charge, making it ideal for on-the-go users who also value screen quality.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.1
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The MSI Cyborg 15 is equipped with a powerful CPU, dedicated Nvidia graphics, and a moderate amount of RAM, while also offering a high-refresh-rate screen, making it suitable for performance-demanding engineering and design tasks. The Razer Book 13, while more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, comes with a higher-resolution screen and with higher capacity RAM built in, along with integrated graphics, balancing performance with a focus on sharp, vivid display output for detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 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
7.2
7.5
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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.
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How the MSI Cyborg 15 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Cyborg 15 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.37 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.86" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 234 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
Razer Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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