Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) vs MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
46.6Performance43.1
44.8Display48
53.5Battery46.7
40.2Portability49.6
7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)1 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) scores 46.5 against 46.3 for MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 47
- 42% higher capacity: 85 Wh vs 60 Wh
- 33% higher charging: 240 W vs 180 W
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 40
- 17% lower weight: 2 kg vs 2.4 kg
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (matte anti-glare, VRR, G-Sync support with RTX 5070 module) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core 7 240H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W, swappable Graphics Module) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,878+9%Top 37% | 2,649Bottom 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,399+7%Bottom 37% | 11,631Bottom 30% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 85 Wh+42% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8.3 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+33% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 2 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 21 mm+9% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum top cover with thixomolded magnesium alloy bottom cover | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 6x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD, 3.5mm audio options; four slots with display output and up to 240W charging, two with USB4), plus a USB-C port on the RTX 5070 module (display output, 240W charging) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (AMD RZ717) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2nd Gen, 9.2MP OmniVision OV08X sensor, 87° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 720p HD with 3D noise reduction |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (Windows Hello and Linux libfprint compatible) | None |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (DIY Edition ships without an OS; Linux supported) | Windows 11 Home |
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