MSI Cyborg 15.6" 144Hz Gaming Laptop vs MSI Crosshair 16" QHD 240Hz Gaming Laptop
The Crosshair 16 is the better gaming machine: a sharper 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz screen, a stronger RTX 5060 GPU and a 16-core Intel HX chip. The Cyborg 15 is the lighter, cheaper pick at $1,132 versus $1,249 for the Crosshair as of the latest recorded prices. Buy the Cyborg if you carry the laptop around and mostly play at 1080p; buy the Crosshair if it stays on a desk and you want the better display and GPU.
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MSI Cyborg 15.6" 144Hz Gaming Laptop
2.7Choose the Cyborg 15 if you want a 4.3 lb laptop for 1080p gaming and the lowest price of the two.
Pros
- Lighter at 4.3 lb, easier to carry
- Lower price: $1,132 versus $1,249
- 144Hz FHD screen is easier on the GPU
- Listed memory support up to 96GB
Cons
- RTX 5050 is the weaker GPU of the two
- FHD 144Hz panel is lower resolution and slower than the Crosshair's
- Only 512GB SSD in the listed configuration
- Thin 3-rating history on the listing
What separates them
| MSI Cyborg 15.6" 144Hz Gaming Laptop | MSI Crosshair 16" QHD 240Hz Gaming Laptop | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 15.6-inch FHD IPS, 144Hz | 16-inch QHD+ IPS, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 260, 8 cores, up to 5.1 GHz | Intel Core i7-14650HX, 16 cores, 1.6 GHz base |
| Weight | 4.3 lb | 5.07 lb |
| Battery | About 7 hours claimed | 80Wh battery |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD (listing also cites 1TB) | 512GB NVMe SSD |
| Memory | 16GB DDR5, listed up to 96GB supported | 16GB DDR5 |
| Price |
Price history
$1,899.00$1,132.00
- MSI Cyborg 15.6" 144Hz Gaming Laptop: lowest $1,132.00 on Oct 31 at Neobits.com; $1,199.99 on Nov 1.
- MSI Crosshair 16" QHD 240Hz Gaming Laptop: lowest $1,249.00 on Oct 29 at Walmart; $1,899.00 on Nov 2.
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Specs compared
| Spec | MSI Cyborg 15.6" 144Hz Gaming Laptop | MSI Crosshair 16" QHD 240Hz Gaming Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| color | Clear | Black |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1600p |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240 Hz |
| Weight | 4.3 lb | 5.07 lb |
| Screen Size | 15.6 inches | 16 in |
| Operating System | Windows OS | — |
| Graphics Processor | NVIDIA GPU | — |
| Drive Type | Solid State Drive | — |
| Number Of Cores | Octa Core | — |
| Available Ports | USB-C, HDMI | — |
What reviewers say
MSI Cyborg 15.6" 144Hz Gaming Laptop
Reception is thin: just 3 ratings averaging 2.7 out of 5, so there is no reliable consensus yet. Treat the score as a caution flag and look for detailed owner reports on thermals, fan noise and build quality before committing.
Pros
- Smooth 144Hz display for the price class
- Solid 1080p gaming performance from the RTX 5050
Cons
- Small 512GB storage
- Mixed early satisfaction reflected in the low average rating
Questions and answers
- Which is better for 1080p gaming?
- The Cyborg 15 is built for it with a 144Hz FHD screen and the RTX 5050. The Crosshair can also run 1080p easily, but you would be paying for a QHD+ panel you would not use at that setting.
- Is the Crosshair 16 worth the extra money?
- At $1,249 versus $1,132, yes for most desk gamers. The extra buys a QHD+ 240Hz screen, the RTX 5060 and a 16-core HX processor.
- Which is easier to carry?
- The Cyborg 15 at 4.3 lb, about 0.8 lb lighter than the 5.07 lb Crosshair. Neither is an ultraportable.
- Which has the better screen?
- The Crosshair 16. It is 16 inches at QHD+ resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color, against a 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz panel on the Cyborg.
- Do both have the same storage?
- Both list a 512GB NVMe SSD. The Cyborg listing also mentions 1TB in its specs, so confirm the exact configuration before buying.
- Which lasts longer on battery?
- The Cyborg claims about 7 hours. The Crosshair lists an 80Wh battery but no runtime figure, and its larger, brighter QHD+ 240Hz screen will draw more power.
