Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) vs MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
33Performance37.4
26.5Display48
36.7Battery38
75.2Portability50.2
3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)6 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V wins this laptop face-off, 42.5 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and performance (+4). Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 50
- 30% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 1.98 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 17.7 mm vs 22.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 33
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 27
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 85% higher charging: 120 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,306+8%Bottom 8% | 2,130Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,460Bottom 5% | 11,296+34%Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 54 Wh+2% |
| Charging | 65 W | 120 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+30% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 17.7 mm+23% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (aluminum lid on grey models) | Aluminum cover, translucent chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM and smart card reader | 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 (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter (5MP + IR optional) | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (standard on grey, optional on black), optional IR camera for Windows Hello | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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