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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or heavy workloads like video editing, you might prefer the Gigabyte Aorus 15 with its stronger graphics card and processor, greater RAM, and higher-resolution screen. However, it is heavier, typically more expensive, and has equivalent battery life as the MSI Bravo 15. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15 is more budget-friendly, slightly lighter, and offers newer but less powerful hardware suitable for general use and some gaming. Both have a 15.6" display, but the Gigabyte offers a higher screen refresh rate, which is advantageous for smooth visuals in gaming and fast-paced videos. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- The MSI Bravo 15 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
316.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, greater RAM, and a higher resolution screen, which contribute to its superior performance in general use over the MSI Bravo 15, which has less RAM, a less potent CPU and GPU, and a lower resolution display. However, the MSI Bravo 15 is lighter and thus slightly more portable, but both laptops have similar battery lives and fair portability overall.
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.2
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.2
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 Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, greater RAM capacity, and superior screen quality with a higher resolution and color accuracy, which are very important for such tasks. While both laptops are fairly portable, the MSI Bravo 15 is slightly lighter and has lower overall performance and screen quality, making it a good but not very good option for engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.0
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.6
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 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
8.0
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 Aorus 15 has a screen with better resolution and brightness, and a panel type that renders accurate colors, making it superior for tasks like browsing and watching videos. For engineering and design, it covers a wider color gamut, which is crucial for tasks that demand color accuracy, like photo editing and graphics work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where motion clarity is key, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-specific laptops makes it less ideal, as it can lead to less smooth visual experiences.
Build Quality
7.4
6.7
The Gigabyte Aorus 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
$1,500
$862
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Bravo 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 both have only fair portability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15 | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 316 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | 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 | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 15
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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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 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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