MSI Cyborg 15 (15.6-inch, 2023)

$999 price in our Core i7/RTX 4050 test unit ; Able to play at the highest 1080p settings ; Peppy processor for the money ; Decent build for a budget gaming rig

RTX 4050 GPU didn't wow versus RTX 3060s ; Display is dim and disappointing ; Sharp chassis edge can dig into wrists during typing

MSI's Cyborg 15 is far from a perfect gaming laptop, and not plush, but its low price and playable performance make it a very workable option for PC gamers on tight budgets.

Playable framerates for low price ; Relatively lightweight ; Funky design with translucent accents

Limited performance from 45-watt RTX 4050 ; Dull display ; No RGB lighting ; Grainy 720p webcam ; No Thunderbolt 4 ports

pros ; RTX 4050 gaming laptop for under Rs 1,00,000 ; Good real-world gaming performance ; Great overall design and aesthetic

Runs pretty hot while gaming ; Scores low in certain synthetic benchmarks

We've tested enough RTX 4050s this year to say that it's a solid step up over the RTX 3050 or even the 3050 Ti. If you're in the market for an RTX 4050 gaming laptop, the MSI Cyborg 15 is probably one of the cheapest ones you can pick up right now at...

is another worthy option if you don’t mind paying $200 more. But for what it offers for $999, the MSI Cyborg 15 is absolutely worth considering if you’re new to PC gaming or you’re on a tighter budget. Plus, it just looks too cool to ignore.

mat 144-Hz scherm (FHD);compact, licht (2 kg, ~4,4 lb), mobiel;PCIe 4 SSD;vervangbaar/uitbreidbaar werkgeheugen;lage warmteontwikkeling;laag stroomverbruik;goede levensduur van de batterij

donkere weergave;lage kleurruimte dekking;kan luidruchtig worden onder belasting;ruimte voor slechts één opslagmedium;geen opslagkaartlezer;geen Thunderbolt;geen Power Delivery

De focus van de MSI Cyborg 15 ligt op een compromis van prestaties, mobiliteit en stroomverbruik. Door de verminderde prestatie-instellingen is de

display opaco a 144 Hz (FHD);compatto, leggero (2 kg, ~4,4 lb), mobile;SSD PCIe 4;memoria di lavoro sostituibile/espandibile;sviluppo a basso calore;basso consumo energetico;buona durata della batteria

display scuro;scarsa copertura dello spazio colore;può diventare rumoroso sotto carico;spazio per un solo supporto di memorizzazione;nessun lettore di schede di memoria;niente Thunderbolt;niente Power Delivery

Playable framerates for low price ; Relatively lightweight ; Funky design with translucent accents

Limited performance from 45-watt RTX 4050 ; Dull display ; No RGB lighting ; Grainy 720p webcam ; No Thunderbolt 4 ports

display 144-Hz fosco (FHD);compacto, leve (2 kg, ~4,4 lb), móvel;PCIe 4 SSD;memória de trabalho substituível/expansível;desenvolvimento a baixa temperatura;baixo consumo de energia;boa duração da bateria

visor escuro;baixa cobertura de espaço de cor;pode ficar barulhento sob carga;espaço para apenas um único meio de armazenamento;sem leitor de cartões de armazenamento;sem Thunderbolt;sem fornecimento de energia