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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Gram 16 is far lighter and has a significantly longer battery life, making it ideal for users who prioritize portability and aren't needing high-end gaming or graphics capabilities. The MSI Bravo 15, on the other hand, is a heavier laptop but presents a more powerful graphics card suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. Its battery life, however, is much shorter, so it's better suited for use where you can plug in often. Both have similar price points and offer robust performance for general use and engineering work. The choice depends on whether you prefer portability or gaming and graphical processing power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
The LG Gram 16 offers a superior experience for general use with its higher-quality screen, lighter weight, and longer battery life, which make it more portable and convenient for everyday tasks, whereas the MSI Bravo 15, despite having a solid CPU and more storage space, falls short with less RAM, a lower-quality screen, and shorter battery life, making it less optimal for continuous general use away from power sources. Additionally, the LG Gram 16 is known for its better heat management and quieter operation, adding to its suitability for general use, while the heavier MSI Bravo 15 is more suited for gaming thanks to its dedicated graphics card but may not be as comfortable for day-to-day tasks due to its aforementioned limitations.
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The MSI Bravo 15 outperforms the LG Gram 16 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which is more capable than the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics found in the LG Gram 16, and it also offers a much higher screen refresh rate, beneficial for smoother gameplay. While the LG Gram 16 has a high-resolution display for better screen quality, its lower refresh rate and less powerful GPU make it less suitable for high-intensity gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI Bravo 15.
Content Creation
7.8
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
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
7.9
6.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The LG Gram 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
7.3
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 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 LG Gram 16 offers a bright, high-resolution display with consistent colors that make it ideal for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering and design, thanks to its wide color gamut coverage. However, its lower refresh rate means it's less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is key. The MSI Bravo 15, while also providing a good display for daily activities, may not be as vibrant for professional design due to its limited color gamut, and like the LG Gram, it falls short for gaming due to a less-than-ideal refresh rate.
Battery
15.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
Very Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,450
$862
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Build Quality
7.0
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 16 to have 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.
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How the LG Gram 16 and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 16 | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,450 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.64 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.96" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 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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LG Gram 16
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, 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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