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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Cyborg 15 offers better performance for tasks that require a powerful GPU, such as gaming or 3D rendering, thanks to its RTX 4060 graphics card. It's a good fit if you need a laptop for engineering applications or machine learning work. However, it's heavier and has lower battery life compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which could be a concern if portability is important for you. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 is lighter, has a higher-resolution display with better color coverage, and longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and better for carrying around, but it isn't as well-suited for heavy graphics tasks due to its integrated Iris Xe graphics. Both have similar storage and are priced closely, but the MSI has less RAM than the XPG, which might affect multitasking performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.2
6.1
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.0/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Cyborg 15 is considered good for gaming and 3D tasks largely due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which provides high performance for graphics-intensive applications, and its screen's high refresh rate of 144Hz that makes gameplay smoother.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.8
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Cyborg 15 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its stronger processor and dedicated graphics card, which supports applications requiring more processing power and graphical computations, but it's less portable and heavier than the XPG Xenia 14, which offers a balance of performance with better portability and higher screen resolution, making it suitable for design tasks that benefit from a sharper display.
Screen Quality
6.8
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
234.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The MSI Cyborg 15 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The MSI Cyborg 15 has fair screen quality for general use due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but it lacks the color depth needed for engineering and design work where diverse color gamuts are essential. The XPG Xenia 14, on the other hand, boasts a good screen with superior brightness and resolution, satisfying the requirements for engineering and design with more accurate color representations. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications because they don't offer the high refresh rates necessary for smooth visuals in these fast-paced environments.
Battery
7.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The MSI Cyborg 15 has a price of $1,100 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
234.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The MSI Cyborg 15, with its higher-end CPU and dedicated graphics unit, offers more power for various applications, while its larger screen presents a better experience for media consumption, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which is lighter and therefore more portable, has longer battery life for extended usage away from a power source, and has a higher RAM for improved multitasking abilities. However, the XPG Xenia 14 has a slightly sharper display due to its higher screen resolution and aspect ratio, making it more comfortable for reading and productivity tasks.
Content Creation
7.5
7.4
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Cyborg 15 and XPG Xenia 14 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
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 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.
Build Quality
6.7
7.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 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 MSI Cyborg 15 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Cyborg 15 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.37 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.86" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
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 | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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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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Allen Ngo | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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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