MSI
The MSI Cyborg 17 is a 17.3" gaming laptop launched in July 2025 that pairs 13th‑Gen Intel Core i5/i7/i9 CPUs with NVIDIA RTX 5050‑5070 GPUs. It offers high‑refresh‑rate displays, extensive upgradability, and a distinctive translucent black chassis while remaining relatively lightweight at 2.5 kg.
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$1,399.99
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$1,339.74
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$1,189.00
Highest
$1,399.99
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Best For
Budget‑conscious gamers and students who want high CPU/GPU performance in a portable 17.3" chassis and plan to upgrade RAM or storage themselves.
Not Ideal For
Users who need long battery life, silent cooling for extended sessions, a premium metal build, or professionals requiring sustained high‑performance without thermal throttling.
Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers praise the Cyborg 17 for its strong CPU‑GPU pairing, generous upgradability and modern connectivity, but they criticize the single‑fan cooling solution as a major weakness that throttles performance during sustained loads.
What Users Say
Everyday users appreciate the laptop's gaming performance, easy upgrade path, and eye‑catching design, while repeatedly complaining about overheating, loud fans, short battery life, pre‑installed bloatware, and occasional stability issues.
Common Complaints
Overheating and loud fans under load, limited battery endurance, pre‑installed Norton 360 bloatware, occasional freezes and SSD failures, and the perceived uselessness of the Copilot Key.
What People Are Saying
“Plays every game at amazing quality”
“Easy to upgrade RAM and SSD”
“Love the design and RGB”
“Whisper quiet on standard settings”
“Fans get too loud and it gets too hot”
How It Compares
Compared to other 17.3" gaming laptops, the Cyborg 17 offers superior upgradability and a lighter chassis, but its single‑fan cooling falls short of rivals that use dual‑fan or vapor‑chamber solutions, resulting in higher temperatures and throttling during long gaming sessions.
