The ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its higher price, offers superior performance suitable for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its high-end processor, better GPU, and more RAM and storage. It has a larger screen with higher resolution and refresh rate, which is good for multitasking and detailed work, though it makes the laptop less portable and heavier. The MSI Bravo 15 is less expensive and offers decent general use performance with a good balance for less demanding engineering tasks and light gaming. It is lighter and thus more portable, with slightly longer battery life, but has a smaller screen and lower specifications overall. Choose the ASUS if you need top performance and can handle less portability, or the MSI for everyday use and better portability at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers superior general-use performance because it has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the MSI Bravo 15, enhancing multitasking and demanding applications. Additionally, the ASUS has a higher quality screen with more vibrant colors and higher resolution, making it better for visual tasks, although these features contribute to it being less portable and having a shorter battery life than the MSI. The MSI Bravo 15, while lighter and offering longer battery life, compromises on screen quality, speaker quality, and has less RAM and a less powerful processor, resulting in a fair general-use experience.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
7.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
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 Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its higher-tier GPU and a more fluid visual experience thanks to the higher screen refresh rate, while the MSI Bravo 15 stands as a more budget-friendly option that still delivers good gaming capabilities with a capable GPU but with a lower screen refresh rate that might not be as smooth.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.2/10
9.8/10
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 G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.1/10
9.8/10
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 Strix G17 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
7.7/10
6.8/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is 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
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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 Strix G17 offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and high brightness, making it excellent for everyday tasks and precision work in engineering and design where color accuracy is crucial. However, its refresh rate is lower than what gamers usually look for, affecting smoothness in fast-paced games and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15 has a decent display with adequate brightness and resolution for general tasks, but its color range falls short for professional design work, and its refresh rate is not ideal for gaming or 3D use.
Battery
3.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
$1,391
$862
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
"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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