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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-quality display and performance for creative applications like video editing or 3D design, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is designed for these tasks, with its OLED screen and higher RAM. However, its battery life is average and it's not as portable due to its heavier weight. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15, with its dedicated gaming GPU, is better suited for gaming and comes at a lower price. While it's less powerful for engineering and creative tasks, it's lighter and more portable, making it a good choice for everyday use and entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.1
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels in general use due to its higher RAM, superior screen quality with an OLED display and higher resolution, and a more capable CPU, which contribute to smoother multitasking and a more vibrant visual experience. Meanwhile, the MSI Bravo 15, while still sufficient for common tasks, is less ideal due to its lower RAM, more basic screen technology and resolution, and less powerful CPU, which may affect performance in more demanding applications and result in a less crisp display.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its high RAM, advanced Intel CPU, and superior OLED screen, offers stronger performance and better screen quality for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the MSI Bravo 15, which, though equipped with an AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU suitable for such tasks, has less RAM and a standard IPS screen. However, the MSI Bravo 15 may be considered more versatile for a wider range of use cases due to its dedicated Nvidia GPU and additional features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS, which are beneficial for tasks that require advanced graphics processing.
Content Creation
8.6
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
8.2
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very 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
8.6
6.9
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo provides a vibrant and sharp display with high resolution and brightness, enhancing the visual experience for tasks like web browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, its screen is superior due to the wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D, despite its clarity and color, the ZenBook's lower refresh rate can lead to less fluid motion, while the MSI Bravo 15, despite having a less impressive display overall, might offer a smoother experience in fast-paced scenes due to a higher refresh rate.
Portability
Good
Fair
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
6.7
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
$1,299
$862
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Bravo 15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's high-quality OLED screen and 120Hz refresh rate make it suitable for immersive gaming and 3D experiences, but the MSI Bravo 15's more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and higher 144Hz refresh rate provide a competitive edge for gaming performance and smoother visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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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