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Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers excellent performance for 3D and machine learning with its higher-end GPU and processor, more RAM, and larger storage, but it comes with a higher price and heavier weight which reduces portability. It's also well-fitted with a larger screen and higher refresh rate, beneficial for intensive gaming and engineering tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15 is more affordable and lighter, making it easier to carry, yet it has less storage and RAM, and a less powerful processor and GPU, which could slow you down if you're running demanding applications. Both have similar battery life and screen resolution, but for heavy-duty tasks or gaming, the Gigabyte may be a better choice, while the MSI Bravo 15 would suit general use and moderate gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
- 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 17.
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 generally outperforms the MSI Bravo 15 due to its superior CPU, more RAM, and larger, higher-quality display, which make it well-suited for a variety of demanding tasks, albeit less portable due to its size and weight. While the MSI Bravo 15 offers decent performance for everyday tasks, supported by a reasonable CPU and GPU, the lesser RAM and smaller screen size, combined with lower build and speaker quality, rank it lower for general use, although it is lighter and more portable.
Gaming and AI
8.1
7.2
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
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 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 excels in gaming and 3D due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals in fast-paced scenes. While the MSI Bravo 15 also supports gaming and 3D applications with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, the lower refresh rate and a less robust GPU mean it won't perform as well as the Aorus 17 in the most demanding scenarios.
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is preferred for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, more RAM, and a higher-end GPU, which contribute to better performance in demanding tasks compared to the MSI Bravo 15 which, while offering a solid CPU and GPU combination, falls short in comparison with less RAM and a less powerful GPU. However, the MSI Bravo 15 has a more portable design and is quieter in terms of operating noise, making it suitable if mobility and a quieter working environment are priorities.
Content Creation
8.0
7.1
9.1/10
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 Aorus 17 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
7.5
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 17 likely boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and good brightness, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering work that requires accurate color representation. Its screen might not have a high refresh rate, which is why it falls short for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15's display may offer satisfactory brightness and resolution for everyday tasks, but its color reproduction might not be as precise for professional design work, and like the Aorus, it may lack the high refresh rate desired by gamers and those doing 3D modeling.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Bravo 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 both have only fair portability, though the MSI Bravo 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.7
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
$1,700
$862
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a price of $1,700 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17 and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 17 | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 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 | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 267 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 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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Sascha Mölck | April 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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