The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a premium business experience with a lighter build, higher portability, and better battery life, which is ideal if mobility and long periods away from the charger are crucial. Its touchscreen and 2-in-1 design with pen support tend to be better suited for presentations, note-taking or creative tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15 provides stronger performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering software due to its dedicated Nvidia graphics card. It is less expensive, but also heavier and with a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travel. If you need a machine primarily for high-demand applications and gaming, and don't mind the extra weight and lower battery life, the MSI is a more suitable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The MSI Bravo 15 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga due to its higher refresh rate display and dedicated Nvidia graphics card, facilitating smoother gameplay and better graphics performance. While the X1 Titanium Yoga's built-in Intel graphics are adequate for less demanding tasks, its lower refresh rate holds it back in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.9/10
13.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Bravo 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a high-resolution display and good brightness, which makes it suitable for general use and engineering tasks that demand color accuracy. However, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-oriented screens makes it less ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where fluid motion is key. The MSI Bravo 15, while sufficient for everyday tasks, might lack the color range and precision needed for professional design work, and its moderate screen performance won't deliver the best experience for fast-paced games.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
Fair
13.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
6.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$862
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
6.7/10
7.2/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Bravo 15 to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its higher screen resolution and touchscreen capability, is well-suited for design tasks, and its more than adequate RAM and high-quality CPU support engineering software, though it lacks a dedicated GPU which can be important for graphics-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.1/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
6.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
"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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