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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Spectre x360 is more suitable if you prioritize a better battery life, a higher-resolution touchscreen display, and a premium business laptop appearance. It's relatively light and has excellent build quality, making it a strong option for general use and engineered for premium appeal. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15, with an Nvidia RTX graphics card, is fit for more graphically intensive tasks, such as gaming or 3D rendering, despite a shorter battery life. It also has a higher refresh rate screen, which is advantageous for fast-paced applications. Both laptops have similar storage and are similarly priced, but note that the MSI has less RAM, which could limit performance with multitasking or heavy workloads. Consider the HP Spectre x360 for its balanced features across various tasks and the MSI Bravo 15 for a focus on graphics and gaming capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.1
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360's integrated Intel graphics are less suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI Bravo 15's Nvidia RTX 4050, which is a dedicated gaming GPU. Furthermore, the Spectre x360 has a lower screen refresh rate, which may not be as smooth for gaming when compared to the MSI Bravo 15's higher refresh rate, providing a more fluid visual experience.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2
7.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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
8.3
6.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very 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
7.6
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Spectre x360 boasts higher resolution and brightness, making it ideal for general tasks with crisp and vivid display, while its wider color gamuts ensure accuracy in engineering and design work. The MSI Bravo 15's lesser brightness and resolution provide a satisfactory experience for everyday activities but may fall short for precision tasks in design. However, both laptops' lower refresh rates make them less suitable for fluid and fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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.
Build Quality
8.5
6.7
The HP Spectre x360 has very 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.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to have good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $999.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Spectre x360 | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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HP Spectre x360
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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