MSI Cyborg 15 (A12V/A13V, 2023)

Gifng scores
Gifng score49
Performance57
Battery8
Display53
Portability & build47
Graphics82
Memory & storage68
Features54
Price
Best price today—
Usual price₹59,902
Launch price—
Starting version
ProcessorIntel Core i7-12650H
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU
Memory (RAM)16 GB
Storage512 GB
Screen
Size15.6"
PanelIPS-level, matte, 1920x1080
Refresh rate144 Hz
Battery
Battery53.5 Wh
Battery test5.1 h (Tom's Guide web browsing at 150 nits (A13VE: Core i7-13620H, RTX 4050))
Charger120 W
Build
Weight1.98 kg
Thickness22.9 mm
Versions sold5
Materialplastic
Keyboard & more
KeyboardBacklit
Webcam720p
Fingerprint / face unlockNo
Speakersstereo 2 x 2 W, downward-firing
Connections
Ports1× USB-C, 3× USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Other
CoolingRuns hot: Digit saw the CPU reach about 94 C and a hot keyboard centre, Tom's Guide found the area near the hinge very hot in games, LaptopMedia says heat reaches the keyboard; reviewers advise using it on a desk
Warranty2 years
ColoursBlack / translucent
What reviewers say
Pros
  • Light and compact for a 15.6-inch gamer (about 2 kg)
  • Efficient low-power graphics
  • Very fast Wi-Fi
  • Solid build, 180-degree hinge
Cons
  • Dim screen with weak colours
  • Poor webcam
  • No Thunderbolt, card reader or second SSD slot
  • Small 53.5 Wh battery

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