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MSI Cyborg 15 (B2RW)

Entry-level gaming

RTX 5050RTX 506015.6" displayIPS2.2 kg
By FinalBoss Hardware TeamHow we research & verifyLast verified 29 Jun 2026
MSI Cyborg 15 (B2RW) gaming laptop

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

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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)

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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)

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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.

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