The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is a higher-priced laptop with superior performance, especially useful for intensive gaming and engineering applications, thanks to a more powerful CPU and GPU. It also has double the RAM of the MSI Bravo 15, leading to better multitasking capabilities. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. If lower cost and better battery life are important, along with a lighter weight for easier transport, the MSI Bravo 15 would be a smart choice. It is still capable of gaming but not as optimal for heavy tasks compared to the Aorus 5. Both laptops have similar screen size and resolution, but the Aorus 5 has a higher screen refresh rate, which can offer a smoother visual experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.2/10
8.2/10
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 5 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is somewhat better.
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
8.2/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 outshines the MSI Bravo 15 for engineering and design tasks largely due to its superior CPU and GPU, with a higher-end Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 providing more processing power and better graphical performance.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.1/10
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 5 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation, though the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a display that's sufficiently bright and clear due to its resolution and panel type, making browsing and media consumption enjoyable. In engineering and design, the Gigabyte provides better color accuracy, essential for professionals needing precise color representation through broader color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal than models specializing in those areas, where smooth motion and rapid visual updates are crucial for an immersive experience.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 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
$2,359
$862
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is considered better for general use due to its more powerful CPU, higher RAM capacity, and superior screen quality, which translates to better performance and visuals. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15, while having fair portability and better battery life than the Gigabyte Aorus 5, falls behind in performance and screen quality due to a less robust CPU, lower RAM, and inferior color coverage, thus making it less ideal for demanding tasks.
Software Development
7.3/10
6.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 5 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Bravo 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
"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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