I don't need a gaming laptop, but if I did an MSI Cyborg with RTX 5060 at $899 would do nicely

The MSI Cyborg laptop on an orange background. — (Image credit: Future/MSI)

I work on a laptop all day. And I like to game when I'm not working... if only there was an invention that sorted me out whichever I was doing!

I'm not actually in the market for a gaming laptop, but it being my job to look out for the best kit for creative/gamer types, I think this 2025, 15-inch, 16GB, RTX 5060, MSI Cyborg model would be a perfect fit for many. And with $300 sliced off the top over at Walmart, it's now generously priced at $899. Perfect for gamers or someone looking for their next laptop for game development alike.

Specs

Processor: Intel Core 7-240H
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Memory: 16GB DDR7
Storage: 512GB SSD
Display: 15.6-inch FHD, 144Hz
OS: Windows 11

But the MSI Cyborg laptop defies that trend. It features the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, and comes with a hefty 16GB of GDDR7 (Graphics Double Data Rate 7) RAM. That's awesome for gamers, obviously. But it's also great news if you're a digital artist or video editor looking to future-proof your setup without taking out a loan This is a really good, versatile, and powerful laptop.

It's more than a look

The outer shell of the MSI Cyborg 15 laptop. — (Image credit: MSI)

The MSI Cyborg series has a distinct cyberpunk look, with translucent elements that let you see the inner workings of the machine. Whether you like the look is totally subjective, of course. I like the sturdy, will-last-a-decade aesthetic. But it's what’s going on inside this 2025 model that really impresses me.

Most laptops in the $1,000 price bracket are still clinging to last Gen RTX 40-series graphics cards. By jumping to the RTX 5060, you’re getting the latest architecture from NVIDIA, which means better power efficiency and better AI-upscaling. If you're a creative, that extra GPU grunt isn't just for frame rates – it's for faster 3D renders in Blender and smoother scrubbing through 4K timelines in Premiere Pro.

Then there’s the 16GB of DDR7 RAM. Seeing DDR7 in a consumer laptop at this price point is a big deal. That represents a speed that'll handle multitasking across even Adobe Creative Cloud like a very, very fast thing.

Swap 144Hz for 4K

The 15.6-inch FHD display may be a deal breaker for some. It is not 4K, which high-end photo editing, for example, demands. But what you get instead is a 144Hz refresh rate. However, at 15-inches 1080p is a bit of a sweet spot for performance. The insanely high refresh rate ensures that everything from gameplay to simple UI animations feels butter-smooth.

Powered by the high-performance Intel Core 7-240H chip, you should be able to have your render running in the background while you jump into a Zoom call or browse for references without the whole system grinding to a halt. It's a powerful little puppy.

Ultimately, finding a current generation model that checks both great CPU and GPU is pretty rare. I'm used to seeing reduced prices to shift last generation stock – but this laptop is barely a year old.

The 512GB SSD is perhaps the only area where you might want to upgrade down the line if you have a massive library of 4K footage. But all things considered, I think this is a fantastic laptop deal.

Beren cut his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX 13 years ago, and has since worked on and edited several creative titles. As Ecom Editor on Creative Bloq, when he's not reviewing the latest audiophile headphones or evaluating the best designed ergonomic office chairs, he’s testing laptops, TVs and monitors, all so he can find the best deals on the best tech for Creative Bloq’s creative professional audience.

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