Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and the MSI Bravo 15 depends on your needs. The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is more affordable, lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15 is more expensive, slightly heavier, and offers superior performance due to its advanced processor and graphics card, which makes it better suited for demanding tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering applications, although with a shorter battery life. If portability and cost are your priorities, you might prefer the ASUS, while if performance in graphics-intensive tasks is crucial, the MSI would be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
Good overall build quality
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 falls short in general use primarily due to its lower-end CPU and minimal RAM, which are critical for smoothly running everyday tasks, alongside its lower screen quality and limited battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15 provides a better experience for general use with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, superior screen quality, and better overall portability, despite having slightly lesser battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
7.2/10
3.5/10
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 Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 lacks gaming performance due to its Intel Celeron processor and basic Intel UHD Graphics, while the MSI Bravo 15 excels with a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card, which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the MSI Bravo 15 supports a higher screen refresh rate which provides smoother visuals, enhancing the gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's less powerful Intel Celeron N4020 processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600 make it inadequate for demanding engineering and design software unlike the MSI Bravo 15, which features a more robust AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, providing higher computing and graphical performance necessary for such tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.9/10
6.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is only fair for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.2/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The MSI Bravo 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a screen that may appear lackluster due to lower resolution and dimness, making it less suitable for tasks where clarity and detail are key. For engineering and design, its limited color range results in less accurate color representation, which is crucial for precise visual work. In contrast, the MSI Bravo 15 offers better resolution and brightness, enhancing general use, but its lack of a high refresh rate and only fair color gamut coverage makes it less than ideal for fluid 3D rendering and professional color work.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$240
$862
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 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
7.0/10
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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 Go 15 and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
"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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