Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
61.1Performance37.4
44.9Display48
78.5Battery38
75.9Portability50.2
7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro3 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+41) and portability (+26). MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 50
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 45
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher charging: 120 W vs 100 W
- 16% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13.5 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 15.6 ″+16% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+39%Top 29% | 2,130Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+32%Top 34% | 11,296Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh+39% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W | 120 W+20% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+27% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+31% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Aluminum cover, translucent chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 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 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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