Lenovo LOQ (Gen 10) vs MSI Cyborg 15
The MSI Cyborg 15 is the better laptop on paper: it is faster, is better for gaming and has more storage. The Lenovo LOQ doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
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Performance
MSI Cyborg 15 wins
The MSI Cyborg 15's Intel Core 7 240H is quicker: it has the power for photo and video editing, while the Lenovo LOQ's AMD Ryzen 5 220 stays smooth with lots of apps open.
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Gaming
MSI Cyborg 15 wins
The MSI Cyborg 15's RTX 5060 plays modern games at high settings, while the Lenovo LOQ's RTX 5050 plays modern games at 1080p.
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Display
Evenly matched
Closely matched screens: 15.6" Full HD 300 nits 144 Hz against 15.6" Full HD 144 Hz.
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Battery life
Evenly matched
Similar battery life: up to 10.4 hours against a 55.2 Wh battery.
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Connectivity
Evenly matched
Much the same ports and wireless on both.
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Portability
MSI Cyborg 15 wins
The MSI Cyborg 15 is easier to carry at 2.1 kg, against 2.4 kg.
Other differences
- Storage MSI Cyborg 15 wins
The MSI Cyborg 15 has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo LOQ if…
- You're on a lot of video calls: its 5MP webcam is sharper.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: it has 16 GB of memory.
- You want a big screen: it's 15.6 inches.
Choose the MSI Cyborg 15 if…
- You edit photos or video, or keep a lot open at once: its Intel Core 7 240H is the more powerful processor.
- You play games: its RTX 5060 plays modern games at high settings.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You'll move it around the house or office: it's 0.3 kg lighter.
Full spec comparison
The MSI Cyborg 15 leads on performance and battery and weight; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
Green cells with a ✓ mark the better spec in that row. Tick "Show differences only" to hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The MSI Cyborg 15 is ahead on performance.
It is faster, is better for gaming and has more storage, and the Lenovo LOQ doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ (Gen 10) | MSI Cyborg 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 220 | Intel Core 7 240H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Graphics power (TGP) | 100 W | 55 W |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 96 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ (Gen 10) | MSI Cyborg 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | — |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Colour range | 100% sRGB | — |
| HDR | None | — |
| Finish | Matte | — |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The MSI Cyborg 15 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is lighter, and the Lenovo LOQ doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ (Gen 10) | MSI Cyborg 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 10.4 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 60 Wh | 55.2 Wh |
| Charger | 170 W | 120 W |
| Charges via | Slim tip (rectangle) power connector; USB-C also charges (USB PD 65-100W) | DC barrel; USB-C PD also charges |
| Fast charging | Rapid Charge Pro: up to 50% in 30 min | — |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 359.86 x 258.7 x 21.9-23.9 mm | 359.3 x 245.25 x 22.15-23.15 mm |
| Materials | PC-ABS top, PC-ABS bottom | — |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H/G |
| Colour | Luna Grey | Translucent Black |
| Colours available | Luna Grey | Translucent Black |
Ports and wireless
The MSI Cyborg 15 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Wi-Fi 6E, and the Lenovo LOQ doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ (Gen 10) | MSI Cyborg 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1x USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2, charging with USB PD 65-100W, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Ethernet (RJ-45), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0, charging), 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz), 1x RJ-45, 1x 3.5 mm combo headphone/mic, 1x DC-in, 1x Kensington lock |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| External displays (max) | 2 | — |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Lenovo LOQ is ahead on extras.
It has a sharper webcam, and the MSI Cyborg 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ (Gen 10) | MSI Cyborg 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 5MP | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | E-shutter (electronic); Icecat also lists a privacy shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | 6-row, numeric keypad, Copilot key, multimedia Fn keys, 1.5 mm travel, white backlight | 4-zone RGB backlight, Copilot key, numpad |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch, Precision Touchpad, 75 x 120 mm | — |
| Speakers | 2x 2 W stereo, Nahimic Audio | 2x 2 W, DTS Audio Processing, Hi-Res Audio Ready |
| Microphones | dual-microphone array | array microphone |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0 (in SoC), E-shutter webcam privacy, BIOS passwords (admin/user/power-on/HDD), Self-healing BIOS | fTPM 2.0, Webcam shutter, Kensington lock |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ (Gen 10) | MSI Cyborg 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Update promise | None | — |
| Model number | 83JG0008UK | 9S7-15Q342-840 |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |