Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) vs MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
39.1Performancespec-based43.1
55.7chipGraphics87.6
26.5Displayspec-based48
81.3Batteryspec-based46.7
72.8Portabilityspec-based49.6
2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)6 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) scores 51.9 against 51.7 for MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
- 36% lower weight: 1.27 kg vs 2 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 56
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core 7 240H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6800 (LPCAMM2 module, replaceable) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,576Bottom 27% | 2,649+3%Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,575Bottom 13% | 11,631+10%Bottom 31% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 18.1 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.27 kg+36% | 2 kg |
| Thickness | 22 mm+4% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (PC + 20% CF), top and bottom (WLAN models) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) | 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 + IR with privacy shutter | 720p HD with 3D noise reduction |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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