Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) vs MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
55.2Performance43.1
23.3Display48
34.5Battery46.7
76.1Portability49.6
5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)4 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) scores 46.4 against 46.3 for MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 50
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 32% lower weight: 1.36 kg vs 2 kg
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,990 vs 11,631
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 35
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 45 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core 7 240H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4; second M.2 2280 slot free) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925+10%Top 28% | 2,649Bottom 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,990+29%Top 38% | 11,631Bottom 30% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 45 Wh | 60 Wh+33% |
| Web browsing endurance | 7.3 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.36 kg+32% | 2 kg |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm+24% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter | 720p HD with 3D noise reduction |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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