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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is a premium choice with a larger, higher resolution OLED touchscreen and superior color coverage, which is great for creative professionals. It also has more storage, more RAM, a highly capable processor, and a battery that supports longer use on a single charge. The tradeoff is its higher price, less portability due to its weight, and it may be overpowered if you only need a laptop for general use. The MSI Bravo 15, on the other hand, is more affordable but comes with less storage and RAM, which may limit its performance in more demanding tasks. However, it's lighter and offers decent performance for gaming and engineering uses, with hardware that supports ray tracing and high refresh rates for smoother visuals. If your budget is restricted and you're looking for a balanced laptop with gaming capabilities, the MSI Bravo 15 is a wise choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- 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
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- The MSI Bravo 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X shines in general use with superior CPU performance, double the RAM, and an outstanding OLED display which offers vibrant colors and high resolution for exceptional screen quality; however, it's less portable due to its weight and has modest battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X outshines the MSI Bravo 15 for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, more powerful GPU, and an OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, which can greatly enhance detailed design work. However, the MSI Bravo 15, with its lower specs, can still serve well for less demanding tasks and offers slightly better portability and lower operating noise, which may appeal to users who prioritize a balance of performance and comfort in their work environment.
Content Creation
8.5
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.3
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X's display, with its high resolution and panel type, offers crisp and bright visuals that enhance general use and are excellent for detailed engineering and design work due to its superior color coverage. On the other hand, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D modeling where smoother motion is crucial. The MSI Bravo 15, while providing a satisfactory viewing experience for everyday tasks, falls short for engineering and design as its color accuracy is less precise, and its gaming and 3D performance are hindered by a lower refresh rate and less impressive resolution and panel quality.
Build Quality
7.6
6.7
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
$1,300
$862
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.2
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is equipped with a strong GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3060, and a high-quality OLED screen but has a lower refresh rate, which is well-suited for vivid visuals in 3D applications and gaming with less emphasis on fast-paced action. In contrast, the MSI Bravo 15 boasts a Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate for smoother gameplay in fast-moving games, but it trades off with a standard IPS screen and lower overall display quality.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to have good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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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