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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is positioned as a premium business laptop with a higher price, suitable for engineering and intensive tasks due to its more powerful processor and professional-grade GPU. It also has a larger screen with a higher resolution, providing better image detail, and longer battery life for extended work sessions. However, its heavier weight makes it less portable. Conversely, the MSI Bravo 15 offers better portability at a lower price, with a gaming-oriented GPU for gaming and 3D applications, a faster refresh rate for smoother visuals, and is lighter, making it easier for everyday carry. It is better suited for gaming and general use but falls short in high-end professional tasks compared to the ThinkPad P16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers better general use capabilities due to its more powerful CPU, larger RAM, higher resolution screen, and longer battery life, despite being less portable than the MSI Bravo 15, which offers fair general use performance with a less capable CPU, less RAM, and lowered screen quality but is lighter and thus more portable.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 stands out for engineering and design with its high-end Intel i7 processor, professional-grade Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics, a large high-resolution display with exceptional color accuracy, and significant memory, making it very good for demanding tasks. In contrast, the MSI Bravo 15, while also suitable for engineering and design due to a capable AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, has less memory and a lower-resolution display, leading to its classification as good despite being more portable and having a higher refresh rate.
Content Creation
8.2
7.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4
6.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.2
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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 ThinkPad P16 likely has a panel with higher resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use, and its color accuracy covers wider color gamuts, which is critical for engineering and design tasks. The MSI Bravo 15, while decent for everyday tasks with acceptable resolution and brightness, may not offer the wide color range needed for professional color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither are ideal, as they probably lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and gameplay, even though resolution and panel quality are also relevant.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.7
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
Cost
$1,449
$862
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.2
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Bravo 15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a superior GPU with Nvidia RTX A1000, beneficial for demanding 3D applications and gaming, but with a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which might not be as smooth for fast-paced games as the MSI Bravo 15, which boasts a higher refresh rate of 144Hz and an impactful GPU in the form of Nvidia RTX 4050 for good gaming performance. The ThinkPad P16 excels in screen quality with a high resolution, which enhances the visual experience in both gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the Bravo 15's screen, while lower in resolution, might provide a more responsive gaming experience due to its higher refresh rate.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 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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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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