MSI · Cyborg
MSI Cyborg 15 (B2RW)
Entry-level gaming
A $999 entry machine whose headline RTX 5050 is hamstrung by a 45 W power limit — it can trail the older RTX 4060. Combined with a 65% sRGB panel and 512 GB storage, it's only worth it at a real discount; if you want the GPU to stretch its legs, look at the 100 W "Max" variant instead.
Pros
- Upgradeable RAM (2 slots)
- 144 Hz panel
- Light (2.2 kg)
Cons
- 45 W TGP limits the RTX 5050 (can trail RTX 4060)
- Poor 65% sRGB panel
- 512 GB storage, low for 2026
- No vapor chamber, warm idle
Also in
Configurations
RTX 5050 · Core 7 240H
Core 7 240H · GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop (8 GB) · up to 45 W
from $999 (as of 29 Jun 2026)
Check price →RTX 5060 · Core 7 240H / Core 5 210H
Core 7 240H / Core 5 210H · GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop (8 GB)
TGP higher than the 5050 tier, but unconfirmed by independent review.
from $999 (as of 29 Jun 2026)
Check price →Display
- Size
- 15.6"
- Panel
- IPS
- Resolution
- 1920×1080 (FHD)
- Refresh rate
- 144
- Colour gamut
- 65% sRGB (low — "office-grade")
Memory & Upgradeability
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB DDR5
- Type
- DDR5 SO-DIMM (2× slots)
- Upgradeable
- Yes
- Soldered
- No
- Storage
- 512 GB NVMe (low for 2026)
Thermals & Noise
- Vapor chamber
- No
- Throttling
- Standard fan cooling, no vapor chamber. Idle temps run warm; elevated DPC latency.
Battery
- Capacity
- 55.2 Wh
- Office / web
- ~5.4 hrs (Wi-Fi)
Connectivity & I/O
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
Build & Design
- Materials
- Plastic base, metal lid, translucent accents
- Weight
- 2.2 kg
Reliability & common issues
- GPU TGPhigh
The RTX 5050 is limited to 45 W TGP (vs up to 100 W elsewhere), making it ~20% slower than the RTX 5050 average — and below the previous RTX 4060 in some tests (Notebookcheck).
- Displaymoderate
65% sRGB coverage is poor; 512 GB base storage is low for 2026.
FAQ
How much does the MSI Cyborg 15 (B2RW) cost?
The MSI Cyborg 15 (B2RW) starts from $999 (as of 29 Jun 2026). Pricing varies by configuration and retailer — check the latest on Amazon.
What GPU does the MSI Cyborg 15 (B2RW) have?
It is offered with the RTX 5050 and RTX 5060 (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series). 2 configurations are listed.
Is the RAM upgradeable on the MSI Cyborg 15 (B2RW)?
Yes — the RAM is user-upgradeable.
Sources & data quality
Compiled from manufacturer specs and independent reviews. Last verified 29 Jun 2026. Unknown values are left blank rather than guessed.
Recorded conflicts
- GPU TGP: Standard Cyborg 15 (B2RWEKG) is 45 W; a separate "Cyborg 15 Max" variant runs 100 W TGP.
