Lenovo ThinkPad P16s i Gen 5 vs MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
62.7Performancespec-based43.1
70Graphics87.6
26.5Displayspec-based48
46.7Batteryspec-based46.7
55.4Portabilityspec-based49.6
3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P16s i Gen 54 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad P16s i Gen 5 scores 51.6 against 51.7 for MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s i Gen 5
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 10% lower weight: 1.79 kg vs 2 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 70
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 137% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 13,644 vs 5,759
- 80% higher charging: 180 W vs 100 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s i Gen 5 | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s i Gen 5 | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core 7 240H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (LPCAMM2, runs at 7467 MT/s) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s i Gen 5 | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,649Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,631Bottom 31% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 5,759Bottom 5% | 13,644+137%Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s i Gen 5 | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W | 180 W+80% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s i Gen 5 | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.79 kg+10% | 2 kg |
| Thickness | 23.3 mm | 22.9 mm+2% |
| Material | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s i Gen 5 | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1, 140W input), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP camera with privacy shutter (IR optional) | 720p HD with 3D noise reduction |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s i Gen 5 | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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