MSI Cyborg A15 AI vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 Comparison

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MSI Cyborg A15 AI vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Cyborg A15 AI and IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10, two laptops from MSI and Lenovo. MSI Cyborg A15 AI was introduced to market in July 2025 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 was launched in March 2025. There is only 4 months difference between Cyborg A15 AI and IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Cyborg A15 AI and IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 are members of Lenovo's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

MSI Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
MSI Cyborg 15 2025	July 2025	15.6"	359.3 x 245.25 x 22.15-23.15 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
MSI Cyborg 17	July 2025	17.3"	399.3 x 258 x 21.2-22.2 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
MSI Cyborg A15 AI	July 2025	15.6"	359.3 x 245.25 x 22.15-23.15 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
MSI Cyborg A17 AI	July 2025	17.3"	399.3 x 258 x 21.2-22.2 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
MSI Titan 18 HX AI 2025	January 2025	18.0"	404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)
MSI Raider 18 HX AI 2025	January 2025	18.0"	404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)
MSI Vector A18 HX 2025	January 2025	18.0"	404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)
MSI Vector 17 HX AI 2025 A2XWJ	January 2025	17.0"	380.34 x 297.97 x 22.85-28.75 mm	3 kg (6.62 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Cyborg A15 AI and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Cyborg A15 AI Key Specs

Launched in July 2025
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 260,AMD Ryzen 9 270
GPU: GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
16GB,32GB,64GB,96GB Ram
359.3 x 245.25 x 22.15-23.15 mm (14.15 x 9.66 x 0.87-0.91 inches)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 Key Specs

Launched in March 2025
15.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core 3 100U,Intel Core i5 13420H,Intel Core i7 13620H,Intel Core 5 210H,Intel Core 7 240H
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)
8GB,16GB,24GB Ram
343.4 x 239.5 x 16.9-17.9 mm (13.52 x 9.43 x 0.67-0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Cyborg A15 AI and IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Cyborg A15 AI over Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 15.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 170°	More flexible screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	8.6 TFLOPS vs 1.3 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	96 GB vs 24 GB	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 over MSI Cyborg A15 AI

Weight	1.49 kg vs 2.10 kg	0.61 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78.5% vs ~76.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	2.3 mm vs 7 mm	4.7 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	144 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 and MSI Cyborg A15 AI

Launch Dates	July 2025 vs March 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 and MSI Cyborg A15 AI

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

MSI Cyborg A15 AI vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Cyborg A15 AI and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
Surface Area	881 cm2 (136.7 inches2)	822 cm2 (127.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76.2%	~78.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7 mm	~2.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray, Blue, Green
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	170Â°

Comparison of the MSI Cyborg A15 AI and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 External Dimensions

Weight

Cyborg A15 AI weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs), whereas the IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 weighs 1.49 kg (3.29 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the MSI Cyborg A15 AI is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Cyborg A15 AI vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 260 AMD Ryzen 9 270	Intel Core 3 100U Intel Core i5 13420H Intel Core i7 13620H Intel Core 5 210H Intel Core 7 240H
Base Frequency	3.8 GHz	1.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.1 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	8	6 (2P + 4E)
Number of Threads	16	8
L3 Cache	16 MB	10 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 780M	Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	10 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the MSI Cyborg A15 AI and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10.

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB	Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	8.6 TFLOPS	1.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR7	DDR5
Memory Bus	128 bit
Memory Speed	~24 Gbps	4.8 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2560	512
TMUs	80	32
ROPs	32	16

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. MSI Cyborg A15 AI has a FLOPS value of 8.6 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Cyborg A15 AI may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB	8GB 16GB 24GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	96 GB	24 GB
Total Slots	2	1
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Cyborg A15 AI offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	MSI Cyborg A15 AI	Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 10)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	55.2 Wh	50 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Left
Charge Power	150 W	65 W

Moreover, the Cyborg A15 AI boasts a larger battery capacity of 55 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10's50 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Cyborg A15 AI provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

MSI Cyborg A15 AI vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Cyborg A15 AI and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Cyborg A15 AI has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 has a smaller 15.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Cyborg A15 AI is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10's total usable screen area is 645cm² / 100inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 features a higher pixel density with 144 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
The Cyborg A15 AI offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both Cyborg A15 AI and IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

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MSI Cyborg A15 AI vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Cyborg A15 AI (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Cyborg A15 AI and IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Cyborg A15 AI and IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Cyborg A15 AI nor IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Cyborg A15 AI and IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 feature an HDMI port. Cyborg A15 AI offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Cyborg A15 AI does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Cyborg A15 AI and IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 10 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No