The Gigabyte Aero 5, being somewhat more expensive, offers a high-resolution OLED screen, larger storage, and more RAM, which makes it suitable for tasks demanding high performance like 3D work or engineering. It also includes a high-tier graphics card suitable for gaming and machine learning tasks but has a heavier build which affects its portability. Conversely, the MSI Bravo 15 is less expensive, offers a lower resolution screen, and less RAM, making it better for general use or gaming at a lower cost. Its lighter build improves portability at the cost of reduced performance in demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
The MSI Bravo 15 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aero 5.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
446.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 offers a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, more RAM, and a robust CPU, which enhances its performance for general use, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life which may be a concern for on-the-go users. In comparison, the MSI Bravo 15 provides decent performance with an adequate CPU and GPU, and benefits from its lighter weight and better heat management, but with a lower-quality screen, less storage, and RAM, it may struggle with more demanding tasks and multitasking.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.2/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is superb for gaming and 3D applications due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and 4K OLED display, though with a lower screen refresh rate, while the MSI Bravo 15 offers a solid Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a high refresh rate screen, beneficial for smoother game play, but has a lower resolution and lesser screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 outperforms the MSI Bravo 15 in engineering and design due to its superior processing power with an Intel i7 chip, double the RAM, and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, along with an OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy for intricate visual work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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
7.9/10
6.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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
8.6/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 offers a display panel with a higher resolution and brightness, enhancing clarity and visibility for everyday tasks, which is why it’s excellent for general use. Its screen is also calibrated to cover wider color gamuts, making it suitable for engineering and design where color accuracy is paramount. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can lead to less fluid motion, making it less ideal for those scenarios compared to displays optimized for those activities.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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
$1,250
$862
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
"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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