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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G15, being somewhat more expensive than the MSI Bravo 15, offers a more powerful main processor, greater storage, and more RAM. This makes it better suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning. With a strong battery life for general use and well-regarded heat management, it's appropriate for gaming but less portable due to its weight. Conversely, the MSI Bravo 15, equipped with a newer and slightly better-performing GPU, could handle gaming and general use at a lower price point with decent battery life, but with half the storage and RAM, which may limit performance for demanding applications. Both have a similar screen size and type, but the ASUS has slightly better screen color coverage for tasks requiring color accuracy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is better suited for general use due to its higher-end CPU and more RAM, which facilitate smoother multitasking and performance, in addition to its superior screen quality, offering better color coverage for a richer viewing experience. Conversely, while the MSI Bravo 15 has a decent CPU, less RAM may slow down performance with multiple applications, and its screen displays fewer colors; however, it slightly edges out in battery life and has a higher portability score, making it more convenient for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.7
7.1
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 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.1
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and sufficient brightness for everyday tasks, contributing to its high-quality visual experience for general use, while possessing a wide color gamut crucial for accurately rendering designs in engineering. However, its lower refresh rate hinders the smooth visuals demanded by high-speed gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15 offers acceptable resolution and brightness for daily activities but has a narrower color gamut limiting precision in color-critical engineering and design work, and similarly to the ASUS, its reduced refresh rate is a disadvantage for gaming and rendering 3D graphics.
Build Quality
7.8
6.7
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
$1,249
$862
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.0
7.2
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and MSI Bravo 15 are suitable for gaming and 3D due to their capable graphics cards, with the ASUS featuring an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and the MSI housing a slightly newer RTX 4050, which can handle graphically intensive tasks well. Both laptops come with high screen refresh rates of 144Hz, which is crucial for smooth gaming visuals, yet the ASUS's Ryzen 9 CPU may have a slight performance edge over the MSI's Ryzen 5 even though the MSI's graphics card is newer, making each choice a balance between raw processing power and graphics capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.2
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with its Ryzen 9 processor and more RAM, offers stronger performance for engineering and design applications than the MSI Bravo 15, which has a less powerful Ryzen 5 processor and less RAM. However, the MSI Bravo 15 includes a newer RTX 4050 GPU and Windows 11, which may provide a smoother experience in certain GPU-accelerated tasks despite having a lower screen color coverage compared to the ASUS's display.
Software Development
7.2
6.8
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 to have good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Strix G15 | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,249 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.92'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 284 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Marius Schell | February 2021
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
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Nikolay Palaozov | July 2023
"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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