Choose LOQ 15 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i5-13450HX (vs Intel Core i7-13620H)
- Installed Memory at 12 GB (vs 16 GB)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare LOQ 15 vs Cyborg 15
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LOQ 15 and Cyborg 15 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | LOQ 15 | Cyborg 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Lenovo | MSI |
| Product Family | LOQ | Cyborg 15 A13V |
| Model | LOQ 15IRX9 | Cyborg 15 |
| Model Number | 15IRX9 | Cyborg 15 A13VE-434SG |
| Part Number / SKU | 83DV00FYUS | A13VE-434SG |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2025 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Color | Luna Grey | Translucent Black |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Processor Generation | 13th Gen | 13th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 7 nm | — |
| CPU Cores | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| Performance Cores | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| CPU Threads | 16 threads | 16 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 9.5 MB |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 24 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 55 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 157 W | 115 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | — | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| GPU Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU TGP | 105 W | 45 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | 2370 MHz | 1605 MHz |
| MUX Switch | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 2 displays | — |
| Maximum External Resolution | 4K @ 60Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via HDMI 2.1 |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 4800 MT/s | 5200 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2242 | M.2 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 2 slots | 1 slots |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | FHD |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS-level |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | — |
| Display Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | — |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | NVIDIA G-SYNC | — |
| Viewing Angle | 85° / 85° / 85° / 85° degree | — |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 88 % | — |
| Low Blue Light Certification | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (software) | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 720p HD | 720p |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Camera Privacy Shutter | Yes | — |
| Camera Features | Fixed focus; electronic privacy shutter | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 x speakers | 2 x speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2 W | 2 x 2 W |
| Audio Technology | Nahimic | Nahimic 3 |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual microphone | Array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | 6-row multimedia keyboard with numeric keypad | 99-key anti-ghosting keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key Travel | 1.5 mm | — |
| Touchpad Type | Precision TouchPad | Multi-touch touchpad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 120 x 75 mm | — |
| Touchpad Material | Mylar | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | IEEE 802.11ax | 802.11ax |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 or above | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 Gbps | 1 GbE |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, 140W Power Delivery | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 / DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C | DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 storage slots | 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 53.5 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | 3 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-polymer |
| Battery Life | 5.6 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | Local 1080p video playback at 150 nits | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 80 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 30 min | — |
| Power Adapter | 170 W | 120 W |
| Power Connector | DC-in | Barrel |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 140 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 359.86 mm | 359.36 mm |
| Depth | 258.7 mm | 250.34 mm |
| Thickness | 23.9 mm | 22.9 mm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 1.98 kg |
| Chassis Material | PC-ABS | — |
| Lid Material | PC-ABS | — |
| Base Material | PC-ABS | — |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | — |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | — |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Self-healing BIOS | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5–35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 8–95 % RH | — |
| Storage Temperature | 5–43 °C | — |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Type | Courier or Carry-in | Limited warranty |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose Cyborg 15 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7-13620H (vs Intel Core i5-13450HX)
- Installed Memory at 16 GB (vs 12 GB)
What is the difference between LOQ 15 and Cyborg 15?
LOQ 15 and Cyborg 15 share specifications such as GPU Model (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU), Storage Capacity (512 GB), Display Size (15.6 inch), Display Resolution (1920 x 1080).
The main differences: Processor Model (LOQ 15: Intel Core i5-13450HX, Cyborg 15: Intel Core i7-13620H); Installed Memory (LOQ 15: 12 GB, Cyborg 15: 16 GB).
LOQ 15 may suit users who need its differing values, while Cyborg 15 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.