MSI Cyborg 15.6" B2RW

The MSI Cyborg B2RW packs an RTX 5060 and 32GB RAM into a chunky chassis, delivering strong 1080p gaming for the money. Its best score is the RAM (88th percentile), but the dull 45% NTSC screen and short battery life hold it back. Worth buying if you can find it under $1500 and don't mind the display compromises.

MSI's Cyborg B2RW is a no-nonsense gaming laptop with a translucent, mech-style chassis that doesn't scream gamer too loudly. Inside you get an Intel Core 7-240H, an RTX 5060 with 8GB of GDDR7, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD — solid mid-range specs that put it near the top of our database for memory and graphics.

But it's not all sunshine. The 15.6-inch 1080p 144Hz panel is limited to 45% NTSC color, which looks washed out next to competitors. And the 55Wh battery is tiny for a laptop this hungry, so expect to stay near an outlet. If you can live with those trade-offs, there's real value here.

The RTX 5060 sits in the 83rd percentile — it's one of the best mobile GPUs for 1080p gaming right now, blasting through esports titles at 144fps and holding its own in AAA games at high settings. The 32GB of DDR5 RAM is even more impressive, landing in the 88th percentile and keeping multitasking buttery. The Core 7-240H is decent too, in the 77th percentile, though it won't compete with unlocked HX chips. The real letdowns are the screen — 66th percentile thanks to that cramped color gamut — and the 55Wh battery that struggles to push past a few hours of light use. For a 'portable' gaming rig, the 1.95kg weight and mediocre compactness score (40th percentile) mean you'll mostly leave it on a desk.

MSI doesn't set an official MSRP, but you'll find the Cyborg B2RW ranging from $1398 to $1923 depending on the vendor. At the low end, that's a fair deal for an RTX 5060 and 32GB RAM — brands like Lenovo often charge more for similar specs. Push past $1700, though, and you're competing with the Legion Pro 7i (which has a far better display) or even an ASUS ROG Flow that's lighter and more premium. Shop around, and grab it when it's closer to $1400 if you can stomach the mediocre screen.

Against the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, the MSI gives you similar GPU muscle for potentially less money, but Lenovo's 16-inch 240Hz panel with better color coverage makes the Cyborg's screen look like a cheap afterthought. The ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA is more portable and has a newer, more power-efficient CPU, though it often costs more. Then there's the Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro — a totally different animal for creators, but not a gaming machine. If raw frame-per-dollar matters most, the MSI wins when priced right. If you care about the screen or battery, look elsewhere.

Skip this if you need a color-accurate screen for content creation—45% NTSC is roughly 60% sRGB, so reds and blues will look off. Also skip if you travel often; the short battery life and heavy chassis make it a poor travel companion. For those, a MacBook Air or a lightweight ASUS ROG Flow makes more sense.

The MSI Cyborg B2RW is for gamers who prioritize GPU and RAM performance over everything else, and who plan to play plugged in at a desk. It's a capable 1080p gaming machine that won't break the bank if you catch a good sale. Just don't expect to edit photos or watch movies on that display without cringing a little.