The Lenovo Legion 5 17" usually costs more but offers better performance for intensive engineering tasks and gaming, though it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. The MSI Bravo 15 is less expensive, more portable, and has longer battery life, but has lower performance capabilities with lesser RAM which may affect multitasking and demanding workloads. Both have similar display size and quality, but the Lenovo's larger screen may be more suitable for detailed work. If portability and price are your priority, the MSI Bravo 15 may suit you better, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is tailored for high-performance tasks and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a combination of a large screen, high resolution, and pleasing brightness, making it suitable for day-to-day tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D applications which require smoother visuals. Meanwhile, the MSI Bravo 15 provides an adequate screen experience for general activities and can support some level of engineering and design due to acceptable color representation, but it falls short for gaming and 3D due to the poor refresh rate. For users prioritizing everyday activities and professional design work, both models are serviceable, but for those seeking a laptop primarily for gaming and 3D uses, neither would be ideal due to the refresh rate limitations.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 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
$1,200
$862
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers better multitasking and processing power for general use with more RAM and a robust CPU compared to the lower RAM and slightly less powerful CPU of the MSI Bravo 15, which could limit performance during intensive tasks. The MSI Bravo 15, however, has the advantage of greater portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight coupled with longer battery life, but this comes at the cost of reduced screen size and quality in comparison to the Lenovo Legion 5 17".
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
7.2/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and MSI Bravo 15 are suited for gaming and 3D because they're equipped with strong GPUs, Nvidia RTX 3060 and RTX 4050 respectively, and both have a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz for smooth visuals. However, the Lenovo offers a larger screen for immersive gameplay, whereas the MSI might be preferred for its more recent release and potentially newer features.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for engineering and design.
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
7.2/10
7.1/10
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 Lenovo Legion 5 17" and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation.
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
7.0/10
6.8/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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.
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How the Lenovo Legion 5 17" and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
"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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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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