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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and MSI Bravo 15 have similar prices and both are equipped with Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics cards, making them suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering use. The Lenovo has more RAM, which is beneficial for multitasking and engineering applications, but it's slightly heavier than the MSI. Both laptops have the same screen size, yet the Lenovo offers a slightly higher resolution and aspect ratio, which can improve the viewing experience for design-oriented tasks. If long battery life and portability are significant for you, the MSI might be more appealing as it is lighter and has better battery life estimates. Otherwise, the Lenovo's greater RAM and screen quality could be advantageous for performance-intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- The MSI Bravo 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo LOQ 16.
Key differences
General Use
7.6
7.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 excels in general use primarily due to its superior processor, double the RAM, and better screen colors, leading to smoother multitasking and more vibrant visuals, whereas the MSI Bravo 15, though lighter and with slightly better fan noise management, is limited by a less powerful processor and half the amount of RAM, reducing its multitasking capabilities and overall speed. Additionally, with a higher portability score, the MSI Bravo 15 could be easier to carry around, but the tradeoff comes with shorter battery life and lesser screen quality when compared to the Lenovo LOQ 16.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 boasts a better processor, more RAM, and a higher resolution 16:10 aspect ratio screen, making it adept at handling complex engineering and design tasks, while also offering a more vertical screen real estate useful for coding or design applications. In contrast, the MSI Bravo 15 is lighter, hence more portable, but compromises on computational power and screen quality, which may hinder performance in demanding engineering software and detail in design work.
Software Development
7.5
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.2
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 with its high resolution and brightness offers a vivid and clear display for general use and detailed visuals crucial for engineering and design work, but its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for the smoother visuals demanded by gaming and 3D tasks. The MSI Bravo 15, while boasting sufficient quality for everyday tasks, may not offer the wide color spectrum engineering and design professionals seek, limiting the accuracy of on-screen color representation. Despite this, the MSI's screen may also fall short for gaming and 3D modeling due to a less fluid display, as its refresh rate isn't on par with screens designed specifically for such intensive graphics work.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Bravo 15 and Lenovo LOQ 16 both have only fair portability, though the MSI Bravo 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.7
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
$740
$862
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a price of $740 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.2
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 stands out for gaming and 3D applications with its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and superior screen resolution, enhancing visual clarity and detail, while the MSI Bravo 15 offers a strong AMD Ryzen 5 processor and impressive color coverage, making both devices suitably equipped for immersive gaming experiences thanks to their Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics cards and high screen refresh rates.
Content Creation
7.6
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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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How the Lenovo LOQ 16 and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo LOQ 16 | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$740 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.92" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | 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 | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo LOQ 16
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Christian Hintze | September 2023
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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 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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