Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 vs MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W
38.3chipPerformancespec-basedchip33.6
46.8chipGraphics80.2
26.5Displayspec-based48
61.1Batteryspec-based46.7
80.5Portabilityspec-based49.6
4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 54 spec wins — MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 scores 47.8 against 47.8 for MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2 kg
- 26% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 22.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W
- Stronger graphics score: 80 vs 47
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA low-power) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | AMD Ryzen 7 170 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 9,505Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58 Wh | 60 Wh+3% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+38% | 2 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+26% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum and magnesium | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI (4K@60Hz), RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | — |
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