When choosing between the Gigabyte A7 and the MSI Bravo 15, consider that the Gigabyte A7 has a larger screen and higher processing power, making it better suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering work, but it has a lower battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15 is lighter with a smaller screen, which is more portable and has longer battery life, suitable for general use and good for gaming, but might not handle intensive tasks as well as the A7 due to its lower processing power and less RAM. Both are similarly priced and designed for gaming aesthetics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte A7 and MSI Bravo 15 offer panels with appropriate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for day-to-day tasks like web browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design work, the Gigabyte A7's screen supports wider color gamuts, providing more accurate colors for professional graphic work or CAD projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications which benefit from smoother motion, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid visuals during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Bravo 15 and Gigabyte A7 both have only fair portability, though the MSI Bravo 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$862
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
The Gigabyte A7 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7, equipped with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the MSI Bravo 15, provides better performance for general use tasks, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life which affects its portability. While the MSI Bravo 15's smaller screen and lighter weight make it more portable, its lower-tier CPU and less RAM could slow down more demanding tasks and multitasking when compared to the Gigabyte A7.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
7.2/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte A7's robust Nvidia RTX 3060 allows for high-performance gaming and 3D applications, complemented by its rapid 144Hz screen refresh rate, whereas the MSI Bravo 15, with its Nvidia RTX 4050, also promises reliable gaming and 3D capability alongside the same smooth 144Hz refresh rate for crisp visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A7, with a robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor, ample RAM, and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, excels in handling demanding engineering and design applications, and its larger, high-quality screen aids in detailed work, although it's heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A7 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
7.0/10
6.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A7 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A7 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 Gigabyte A7 and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
"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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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