Lenovo Slim Pro 9i vs MSI Bravo 15

The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in general use due to its higher RAM, top-tier CPU, superior screen quality with Mini LED technology and higher pixel density, along with good battery life and portability, making it well-suited for a diverse range of tasks with great visual experience and ease of use. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15, while offering the same GPU, falls short with less RAM, a lower-end CPU, standard screen quality, and screen brightness; it’s more suited for less demanding tasks or those who prioritize a slightly larger screen over peak performance and portability.

The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts superior performance for engineering and design due to its higher RAM capacity and Mini LED screen with high resolution and color accuracy, important for detailed visual tasks, whereas the MSI Bravo 15, despite having a capable CPU and GPU, offers less RAM, a standard IPS screen, and lower color accuracy, making it suitable but not ideal for demanding design work. Additionally, the Lenovo stands out with its premium build and quiet operation, which enhance the user experience for professional tasks, though it is slightly less portable than the MSI, which could be a more budget-friendly option with decent performance and good portability for users with less intensive design requirements.

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.

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.

For general use, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels due to its higher resolution and brightness, providing crisp, clear visuals for everyday tasks, whereas the MSI Bravo 15 offers reasonable quality but may not be as sharp or bright. When considering engineering and design, the Lenovo stands out with wider color coverage, which ensures precise color representation needed for professional work, whereas the MSI may not display colors as accurately. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short on refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion, making them less ideal for fast-paced interactive content.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.

The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out for gaming and 3D with its high-resolution Mini LED display and higher screen refresh rate, alongside a powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU. Meanwhile, the MSI Bravo 15 leverages the same Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU for gaming and 3D tasks but offers a standard IPS panel and a slightly lower screen refresh rate, which is complemented by an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.