When deciding between the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the MSI Bravo 15, consider your primary activities. The ASUS Zenbook 14 is more affordable and offers good general use with a focus on portability and battery life, ideal if you're on the go. However, if you're into gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning tasks where performance takes priority over budget and portability, the MSI Bravo 15, equipped with more powerful hardware, may be a more suitable choice despite being more costly and potentially heavier with a shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a high-resolution display and brilliance in colors, making it appealing for general use and detailed engineering work where color accuracy is key. However, its screen's lower refresh rate may not suit gaming and 3D tasks that require smoother motion. In comparison, the MSI Bravo 15 provides decent resolution and brightness for general tasks but lacks the extensive color gamut needed for precision in engineering and design, and like the Zenbook, it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
$300
$862
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a superior screen with a higher resolution and vibrant color coverage, making it ideal for activities that benefit from a detailed and colorful display; however, its battery life is shorter than average and it may not be suited for graphically demanding tasks due to its integrated graphics. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15 provides a dedicated graphics card suitable for gaming and creative work, along with more storage, but it has a heavier build which decreases its portability and a less impressive screen compared to the ASUS in terms of color accuracy and resolution.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is well-suited for engineering and design work due to its high-resolution OLED screen, which offers excellent color accuracy and contrast, benefiting tasks that need precise visuals, whereas the MSI Bravo 15 includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU which excels in handling demanding engineering simulations and design software. However, the Zenbook is lighter and slimmer, making it more portable, while the Bravo 15 has a larger screen and is heavier, which might be less convenient to carry around but provides more screen real estate for multitasking and detailed work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2/10
6.8/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"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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