The ASUS Vivobook 15X is slightly more portable and offers more hours of typical use on battery compared to the MSI Bravo 15, making it a good fit for those who prioritize mobility and battery life. However, the MSI Bravo 15 has a higher refresh rate screen, which could enhance gaming and fast-motion content viewing. Additionally, it includes hardware features like an Ethernet port and an RTX 4050 GPU, which are beneficial for gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning tasks. If you lean toward gaming or performance-intensive applications and can handle a heavier device with less battery longevity, the MSI Bravo 15 is preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good overall build quality
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The MSI Bravo 15 is considered good for gaming and 3D because it includes a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a display with a high refresh rate, enhancing visual fluidity in fast-paced games. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its integrated Vega 7 graphics and standard refresh rate display, offers a more modest gaming experience, suitable for less demanding games and graphics work.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.2/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a less capable integrated GPU which isn't as suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the MSI Bravo 15, which features a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU known for better performance in these areas.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The MSI Bravo 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a balance suitable for daily tasks with its adequate resolution and brightness, but for engineering and design work, its color coverage may not meet professional standards. The MSI Bravo 15, on the other hand, provides a crisper and brighter display which enhances the general use experience, but its moderate color gamut limits its potential for high-accuracy color work. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to low refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid visuals and possible disadvantages in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$862
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
The MSI Bravo 15 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation.
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
6.9/10
6.8/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and MSI Bravo 15 are both only fair for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 15X to have 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
"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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