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Updated January 16, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers stronger performance with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics, well-suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. Its display has a higher resolution, which is better for detailed work but could reduce battery life compared to the lower resolution of the MSI Bravo 15. The Legion 5 also boasts more memory, which is essential for multitasking and complex applications. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15, with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, is lighter, making it more portable. Despite its lower performance, it's still capable of general use and some gaming. Ultimately, if you prioritize performance and can handle a heavier laptop, the Legion 5 is superior, but if portability is key and your tasks are less demanding, the Bravo 15 is a viable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.2
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
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 15" and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion 5 with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate makes it a strong choice for gaming and 3D applications, coupled with a superior screen resolution that enhances overall visual quality. On the other hand, while the MSI Bravo 15 also supports gaming and 3D tasks well with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and decent refresh rate, it offers a lower screen resolution, which may not be as sharp as the Lenovo's but could result in better gaming performance due to the reduced graphical load.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.2
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 stands out for engineering and design largely due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, higher RAM, and superior screen quality, offering better performance for complex tasks and more vivid visuals. Meanwhile, the MSI Bravo 15 is lighter, making it more portable, but with less RAM and a lower-end GPU, this translates to somewhat less capability for demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Screen Quality
8.0
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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 Lenovo Legion 5's superior resolution and brightness provide a crisp and vivid display, making it more suitable than the MSI Bravo 15, whose lower brightness may not be as eye-catching. In engineering and design, the Lenovo’s wider color gamut ensures more accurate color representation, which is essential for precision work, whereas the MSI has a more limited color range, leading to less precise color accuracy. For 3D and gaming, the MSI Bravo falls short as it cannot provide the smooth motion clarity that comes with a high refresh rate, which the Lenovo also lacks, making both suboptimal for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
4.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
7.6
6.7
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
$999
$862
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a price of $999 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the MSI Bravo 15, enhancing its performance for various tasks and multitasking, which along with a higher quality screen suits general use better. However, the MSI Bravo 15 is lighter and offers longer battery life which, despite a less vibrant screen and lower processing power, may be advantageous for those who prioritize portability and longer use on a single charge.
Content Creation
7.4
7.1
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
7.3
6.8
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Bravo 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.3 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.33" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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 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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