Framework Laptop 12 vs MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
30.7Performance37.4
26.5Display48
—Battery38
83.2Portability50.2
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 scores 41.5 against 42.5 for MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 50
- 34% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.98 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 27
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+28% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,130Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,296Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 54 Wh |
| Charging | — | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+34% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | — | 22.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum cover, translucent chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 720p HD |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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