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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Omen 15 offers greater storage and memory, making it suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering applications. It has a more powerful processor and graphics unit, contributing to better performance in demanding software and tasks but comes at a higher price and with shorter battery life. In contrast, the MSI Bravo 15 is less expensive, lighter, and more portable, with a significantly longer battery life, making it a good choice for general use and on-the-go productivity, but its reduced storage, memory, and slightly less powerful components may not handle intensive tasks as efficiently. If price and portability are critical, the MSI might suit you, whereas for high performance in demanding applications, the HP would be better despite being heavier and pricier. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- The MSI Bravo 15 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 15 offers a stronger CPU, more RAM, superior screen quality with higher brightness and color coverage, and longer battery life, which aligns well for versatile and demanding tasks, thereby considered good for general use. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15, while lighter and with excellent heat management, has a less powerful processor, half the RAM, a lower-quality screen in terms of color accuracy and brightness, and shorter battery life, making it fair for general use but less suited for resource-intensive activities.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 15 boasts a more powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU configuration, coupled with a bright, color-accurate screen, which makes it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life. The MSI Bravo 15 offers lower performance capabilities due to less RAM and a lesser GPU than the HP Omen, but gains an edge in portability with a lighter weight and a quieter operating noise, albeit at the expense of a dimmer screen and lower color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.8
7.1
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 HP Omen 15 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 15 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.
Software Development
7.6
6.8
7.4/10
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
The HP Omen 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
7.3
6.9
15.6in
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 HP Omen 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 HP Omen 15, with its higher resolution and brightness, offers clearer and more vibrant visuals for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design, whereas the MSI Bravo 15's slightly lower brightness may not deliver the same level of clarity. However, both struggle in gaming and 3D environments due to their screens not having high refresh rates, which is crucial for smooth motion and gameplay. For engineering and design tasks, the HP Omen 15's wider color gamut ensures more accurate color representation compared to the MSI Bravo 15, which may have a narrower color range making it less ideal for color-sensitive work.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 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.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.2
7.8/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Omen 15 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 15 to have good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 15 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.
Cost
$1,018
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $1,018 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $999.
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How the HP Omen 15 and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 15 | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,018 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.42 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.44" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | 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 | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70.9 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP Omen 15
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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
MSI Bravo 15
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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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