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TUF Gaming A16
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Bravo 15
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Good portability
  • Very good battery life
  • Good speakers
  • Good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
  • The MSI Bravo 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A16.

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

7.7
TUF Gaming A16
Bravo 15
6.5
8.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Bravo 15 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.9
TUF Gaming A16
Bravo 15
7.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

7.5
TUF Gaming A16
Bravo 15
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
245.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

12.0 Hours
TUF Gaming A16
Bravo 15
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.6
TUF Gaming A16
Bravo 15
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
245.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.6
TUF Gaming A16
Bravo 15
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.3
TUF Gaming A16
Bravo 15
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for software development.

Portability

Good
TUF Gaming A16
Bravo 15
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A16 to have good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.2
TUF Gaming A16
Bravo 15
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A16 to have good build quality, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$1,100
TUF Gaming A16
Bravo 15
$1,100
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$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $1,100 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $1,100.

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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS TUF Gaming A16MSI Bravo 15
ASUS TUF Gaming A16MSI Bravo 15

GENERAL

Price
$1,100
$1,100
Release Date
April 1, 2023April 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 9.9'' x 0.97''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98''
Weight
4.85 lbs5.18 lbs
Width
13.98"14.13"
Depth
9.92"10.2"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HSAMD Ryzen 7 5800H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
22
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
12 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh53.5 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
165Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
294 nits245 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/106.8/10
Portability Score
7/106.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.8/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/106/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
31
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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ASUS TUF Gaming A16

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Dominic Bayley | May 2023
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."

MSI Bravo 15

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LaptopMedia

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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