Comparison summary

  • MSI Cyborg 15 is a better laptop for gaming however Nitro V offers better value.
  • For graphics performance Cyborg 15 has a better performing graphics card.
  • Nitro V has a higher resolution screen (WUXGA).
  • Nitro V features more memory.
  • Nitro V is thinner and more compact in size.
  • Nitro V has a bigger SSD.
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MSI Cyborg 15 (A12VF)

Acer Nitro V 16″

2024 modeli7 CPU
2026 modelIPS screen

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MSI Cyborg 15 (A12VF)Acer Nitro V 16″
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core i7-12650H-
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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16gb32gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 5050
Screen size
15.6″16″
Screen resolution
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)
Weight
4.37 lbs (1.98 kg)-
Size (length x width x height)
14.15 x 9.86 x 0.9 inches14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches
(35.94 x 25.04 x 2.29 cm)(35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11
Hard drives
500gb SSD1000gb SSD
Release date
March 26, 2024October 2, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$1,999.00$1,789.99
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$1,999.00$1,789.99
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Laptop Dimensions

MSI Cyborg 15 (A12VF)

14.15 in
35.94 cm
9.86 in
25.04 cm
Thickness: 0.9 in (2.29 cm)

Acer Nitro V 16″

14.04 in
35.66 cm
10.24 in
26.01 cm
Thickness: 0.78 in (1.98 cm)

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16″
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NH.U0ZAA.001
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Runs 70% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMIPS screen
$1,829.95
16″
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Acer Nitro V 16″
Runs 70% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMIPS screen
$1,939.95
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MSI Cyborg 15 (A12VF) summary

MSI Cyborg 15 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It has the GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card which is superb for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel CPU plus also less memory than the competition for its price. Full HD resolution is decent for the 15-inch 144 Hz screen. The 500gb SSD storage is less than average. It is portable at only 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg).

MSI Cyborg 15 Gaming Laptop Computer, 15.6" 144Hz FHD, Intel 10-Core i7-12650H, GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11, Tichang

12th Gen Intel Core i7-12650H, 10C (6P + 4E) / 16T, P-core 2.3 / 4.7GHz, E-core 1.7 / 3.5GHz, 24MB.

15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, IPS-Level 144Hz 45%NTSC Display; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 Graphics.

16GB DDR5 RAM; 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD; No Optical drive

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201(2*2 ax)+Bluetooth 5.2; 2x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 w/DP1.4, 1x HDMI 4K @ 60Hz, 1x RJ45 LAN port.

Windows 11 Home, 64-bit, English; Blue keyboard with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key). Tichang

ASIN: B0CS9JHB11

Acer Nitro V 16″ summary

Acer Nitro V is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5050 video card which is underwhelming for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. WUXGA resolution is reasonable for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS display. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay.

Acer Nitro V 16" WUXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - Intel Core 7 240H Processor - 32GB DDR5 1TB SSD - Backlit KB Wi-Fi6E Bluetooth Win11 Obsidian Black - w/USB Hub - W/GaLiMu

✔【Screen】 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS anti-glare display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and 400 nits brightness;

✔【Processor】 Intel Core 7 Series 2 240H (Deca-core / 10 Cores, 2.50 GHz base up to 5.20 GHz boost clock);

✔【Graphics】 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GDDR7 8 gigabytes Laptop GPU powered by the Blackwell architecture, featuring DLSS 4 support;

✔【Memory & Storage】 32GB DDR5 megahertz and 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD;

✔【Connectivity】 1 x USB-C 3.2, 3 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, Display connection via USB port, Built-In Microphone, Headphone Jack, Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) and Bluetooth;

✔【Operating System】 Windows 11

ASIN: B0HLS2BY1M

MSI Cyborg 15
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