The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers superior performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, with a high-refresh-rate screen and better color coverage which is ideal for gaming and color-accurate work. However, it is heavier, more expensive, and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. In contrast, the MSI Bravo 15 is lighter, less expensive, and still capable of handling gaming and general tasks, though it may struggle with very demanding applications due to lower RAM and a less powerful processor. If portability and cost are your main concerns and your tasks aren't very demanding, the MSI Bravo 15 can be a good choice, but if you require top performance and are willing to invest more, the ASUS is a compelling option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
The MSI Bravo 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition.
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition excels in general use due to its superior CPU performance, double the RAM, and substantially higher screen quality, offering better brightness and color coverage which enhances user experience for various tasks. While both laptops are similar in portability, the ASUS also provides a significant advantage in battery life, allowing for more extended use without charging, compared to the MSI Bravo 15, which has a smaller battery and might require more frequent charging during the day.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is equipped with an AMD RX 6800M GPU and supports a high screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for immersive gaming and smooth 3D experiences. In contrast, the MSI Bravo 15 has an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a lower refresh rate, which still provides strong gaming performance, but with less fluidity in fast-paced scenes compared to the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is favored for engineering and design due to its superior AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, more powerful AMD RX 6800M GPU, and larger battery capacity, along with better screen brightness and color coverage which are essential for design tasks. Conversely, the MSI Bravo 15, while lighter and thus more portable, is equipped with a less powerful AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, and has a lower battery capacity and screen quality, making it a less ideal choice for demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering laptops for general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a good combination of resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vivid display content, while the MSI Bravo 15 also provides adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks such as browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design work, where color accuracy is critical, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 provides better coverage of professional color gamuts, yielding more precise and vibrant visuals essential for such detail-oriented work. However, if your primary focus is on 3D applications and gaming, you'd note the ASUS's lower refresh rate, which isn't ideal for fast-paced visuals, whereas even though the MSI might not excel, both laptops could be limiting for a serious gamer or 3D professional looking for fluid motion and responsiveness.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 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
$1,500
$862
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition to be 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Bravo 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"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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