MSI Cyborg CYBORG17B2074 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max
MSI Cyborg CYBORG17B2074 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
MSI
50 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Cyborg CYBORG17B2074 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MSI Cyborg laptop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its powerful RTX 5060 and Core 7 processor, large 17.3" 144Hz display, and unique translucent design. However, several verified buyers report significant issues including poor port placement, a single SSD slot, slow performance out of the box due to a page file bug, and one unit arriving with the wrong charger. Overall, it offers good value for gaming if you are willing to troubleshoot initial setup problems.
Pros
- Powerful RTX 5060 and Core 7 processor
- Large 17.3" 144Hz display
- Unique translucent design
- Fast boot times
- Good price-to-performance ratio
Cons
- Only one USB-C and two USB-A ports
- Ports placed on right side, inconvenient for mouse users
- Single SSD slot, no support for multiple drives
- Slow out-of-box performance due to page file bug
- Wrong charger shipped with some units
Performance 6
Build quality 4
Port selection 3
Display quality 3
Value for money 3
Design aesthetics 3
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
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Scores
Ai Llm
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Specifications
| MSI Cyborg CYBORG17B2074 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core 7 240H | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 8 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | RJ45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.40 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 55 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Cyborg CYBORG17B2074 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong cpu (77th percentile)
- Strong screen (71st percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average port selection (23rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
Pricing
MSI Cyborg CYBORG17B2074 2025, Core 7 240H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
