"The MSI Cyborg A15 has a lot in common with the Lenovo LOQ 15. It's the only other gaming laptop with an RTX 5060 currently selling for under $1,000. That alone makes it worthy of mention, though the LOQ 15 has two major upgrades over the Cyborg: the higher-quality IPS display and the higher-resolution webcam. Unfortunately, MSI cut some corners with the Cyborg A15, especially with its 720p webcam. The Cyborg A15 even comes with one less USB-A port."
"You have to be careful with budget laptops. They all have flaws and compromises, and you have to be aware of the trade-offs. With budget gaming laptops, that's even more true. These machines aren't thin, quiet, or overly powerful. Many times, they have low-quality screens and keyboards. But there are a few that stand out, managing to walk the tightrope while keeping the price low. These gaming laptops aren't perfect, but they're all under $1,000 and offer a solid gaming experience for the money."
Budget gaming laptops demand careful attention to trade-offs in performance, build quality, and components. The MSI Cyborg A15 provides RTX 5060 options under $1,000, a thinner, lighter chassis, three-zone RGB backlighting, and a pleasant keyboard and touchpad. The Cyborg sacrifices a higher-quality IPS display and a higher-resolution webcam compared with the Lenovo LOQ 15 and includes one fewer USB-A port. Configurations vary in availability and price: the tested RTX 5050 model is preorder-only and exceeds $1,000 with a 1 TB drive, while cheaper RTX 5060 versions can be found under $1,000.
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