MSI Cyborg 17″ (9S7-17U) vs Lenovo Legion 16″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo Legion 16″ is a winner for gaming and offers more value.
- For performance Legion has a lot better performing processor. MSI Cyborg 17″ features more memory.
- Legion has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- Cyborg features a bigger display and smaller in size.
- Cyborg has a bigger SSD.
MSI Cyborg 17″ (9S7-17U)
Lenovo Legion 16″
Compare specifications
| MSI Cyborg 17″ (9S7-17U) | Lenovo Legion 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core 9 270H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Screen size | |
| 17.3″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg) | 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.7 x 10.15 x 0.87 inches | 14.35 x 10.55 x 0.85 inches |
| (39.88 x 25.78 x 2.21 cm) | (36.45 x 26.8 x 2.16 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | - |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| May 11, 2026 | May 9, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,699.00 | $2,177.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,699.00 | $2,177.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Cyborg 17″ (9S7-17U)
Lenovo Legion 16″
Compare MSI Cyborg 17″ / Lenovo Legion 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
MSI Cyborg 17″ (9S7-17U) summary
MSI Cyborg is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, however decent RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU that is subpar great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Merely Full HD resolution is not the best for the 17″ 144 Hz IPS display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is ok. It is lightweight at only 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg).
msi 2026 Cyborg 17.3” FHD IPS Laptop 14-Core Intel Core 9 270H NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 64GB DDR5 2TB NVMe SSD USB-C w/DP WiFi AX RJ-45 BT Webcam HDMI2.1 RGB Backlit KB Windows 11 Home w/RE USB
[Powerful Performance with Intel Core 9 270H] Powerhouse Intel Core 9 270H 14-Core (Base Frequency 2.7 GHz, Up to 5.8 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 24 MB Intel Smart cache, 14 cores (6P + 8E), 20 threads)
[Customization] Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. Upgraded to 64GB DDR5 SDRAM 5600 MHz, 2TB PCI-E NVMe Solid State Drive, No Built-in Optical Drive
[Display and Graphics] Brilliant 17.3" LED-backlit FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS 250 nits Anti-glare, 45% NTSC, 144Hz, Thin Bezel LCD Display powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7, 720p HD Camera with Privacy Shutter and integrated digital microphone
[Connectivity] Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3,10/100/1000Mbps LAN; 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4 and 10Gbps), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 1 x HDMI v2.1, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack; 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 1 x Coaxial plug Power Jack
[Rock eDigital Feature] Windows 11 Home; Fullsize Four-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numpad; 2x 2W SpeakerSpeakers; 55.2Whr 4-cell lithium-ion battery; 15.70 x 10.15 x 0.87 inches, 5.29 lbs; Translucent Black; 120 AC Adapter, free Rock eDigital 32GB USB Drive
ASIN: B0H1B5LWPQ
Lenovo Legion 16″ summary
Lenovo Legion is a gaming laptop released in 2026. It has a great Intel processor and decent RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU that is not the best great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQXGA resolution is great for the 16″ 240 Hz IPS screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is decent but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg).
Lenovo Legion 5 16" WQXGA 240Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7; 32GB DDR5 RAM; 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD; Gigabit LAN, 2x2 WiFi 7
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C Processor
16" WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS 500nits Anti-glare, 240Hz
32GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 1TB SSD
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
ASIN: B0G4N4FXDC