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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers better performance and longer battery life, suited for demanding tasks and extended use away from a power source, but comes at a higher price. The MSI Bravo 15 is more affordable with decent performance for gaming due to its dedicated graphics, but it has a shorter battery life, which may limit mobility. If budget is a concern and gaming is a priority, consider the MSI Bravo 15, but for more intensive tasks and longer usage, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
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
7.7
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
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
7.5
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is 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
7.6
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 provides a brighter display and higher resolution, which results in sharper and more vibrant visuals, enhancing everyday activities like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design tasks, the ASUS offers wider color coverage, crucial for precise color work needed in professional editing and design, making it superior to the MSI Bravo 15's fair color range. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lack of a high refresh rate on both laptops means they won’t deliver as smooth of an experience as models specifically designed for gamers, which prioritize fluid motion and quick on-screen responses.
Battery
12.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 15 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
$1,109
$862
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.2
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
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 15 is only fair.
The MSI Bravo 15's superiority in gaming and 3D is due to its better GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4050, which outperforms the Asus Zenbook Pro 15's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, and a higher screen refresh rate, offering 144Hz compared to the Zenbook's 60Hz, leading to smoother visuals in fast-paced scenarios. While both laptops feature similar screen size and resolution, the Zenbook's OLED panel does provide better screen quality, but for gaming and 3D tasks, the MSI Bravo 15's advantages are more crucial.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, 16GB RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU alongside an OLED screen, making it excellent for engineering and design tasks due to its superior screen quality and strong processing capabilities. In contrast, the MSI Bravo 15 offers a newer Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a high refresh rate IPS screen, but has less RAM and a lower-screen color coverage, yet still presents a strong option for such tasks due to its more modern graphics processing power. Both machines have considerations concerning portability and build quality, but the ASUS stands out with better screen quality and the MSI with a newer GPU and higher refresh rate screen.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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