The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a premium laptop offering higher performance with better specs, suited to those who require power for intensive tasks and portability. Despite a higher price, you get a more compact device with a higher resolution touchscreen, better performance scores for gaming, general use, 3D rendering, and engineering software. The MSI Bravo 15 is more affordable but heavier, with lower performance. It's less portable, has no touchscreen, and is better for less demanding tasks. Choose the ROG Flow X13 if performance and portability are priorities, and the Bravo 15 if budget and basic functionality are your main concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
The MSI Bravo 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in general use due to its higher screen resolution and quality, greater RAM, and better CPU, which contribute to smooth performance and crisp visuals, conducive to both productivity and leisure activities; moreover, its compact design and lighter weight offer increased portability and convenience for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, making it superior for gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI Bravo 15, which has an RTX 4050 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz. Despite the MSI's strengths, the ASUS's higher-spec GPU and faster screen make it better suited for demanding visual tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13, boasting a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, superior Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics, and double the RAM, offers exceptional screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it very good for engineering and design tasks. In comparison, the MSI Bravo 15, while still providing competent performance with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, falls short in screen quality and half the memory capacity, positioning it as good but not top-tier for similar tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.0/10
6.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the MSI Bravo 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.9/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a high-resolution, bright display with a panel that delivers vivid colors, making it ideal for general use and detail-oriented tasks in engineering and design due to its wider color gamut coverage. However, its lower refresh rate hinders the gaming and 3D experience, where fluid motion is crucial. The MSI Bravo 15 offers a decent resolution and brightness for everyday tasks but falls short in color reproduction for professional design work, and like the ASUS, its lower refresh rate isn't optimal for the smooth visuals preferred in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$862
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"Overall, the MSI Bravo 15 C7U is a great gaming device for the masses that isn’t too pricey. The capable hardware (for the price range), the 144Hz display, and the comfortable keyboard are one of the things that should attract buyers who don’t want to spend a fortune on a new gaming laptop."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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