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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Ultra 13 is typically less expensive, more portable, and has longer battery life, making it good for general use and portability. It comes with a higher RAM capacity but has less storage and a less powerful integrated GPU compared to the MSI Bravo 15. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15, which is often more expensive, offers better performance with a dedicated GPU suitable for 3D work, machine learning, or gaming. It also has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, but it is heavier and doesn't last as long on a single charge, which impacts portability. Both devices lack features like Thunderbolt ports and hardware ray tracing (the MSI supports DLSS, though). If portability and cost are priorities, choose the LG Ultra 13; if gaming or intensive tasks are the focus, the MSI Bravo 15 could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 13 is fair for gaming and 3D because it uses an integrated AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Vega 7 GPU, which is less powerful and has a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and 3D as it has a more capable Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, providing smoother visuals and better gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.2
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 13 suits engineering and design tasks with its better CPU performance and double the RAM but lacks a dedicated GPU, limiting its capabilities for GPU-intensive applications, and has an excellent quality but smaller screen, enhancing its portability but at a cost to workspace size.
Screen Quality
6.9
6.9
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for engineering and design, and software development, while the MSI Bravo 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the LG Ultra 13 offers a balance of resolution and brightness that enhances viewing comfort and clarity, making it well-suited for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. Engineering and design professionals benefit from the Ultra 13's wider color gamuts, providing more accurate color representation crucial for detailed design work. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the MSI Bravo 15's lower refresh rate less than ideal, where fast-paced visuals and smooth renderings are integral to the experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 13 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
Excellent
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.7
The LG Ultra 13 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
$529
$862
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG Ultra 13 has a price of $529 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The LG Ultra 13 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use.
The LG Ultra 13 offers a great balance for general use with its lighter weight, smaller screen, and longer battery life making it more portable than the MSI Bravo 15, which is heavier but offers a larger screen and higher storage capacity. While the LG has higher RAM contributing to smoother multitasking, the MSI's superior graphics card makes it better suited for tasks involving visual performance but at the expense of portability and with a decreased battery life.
Content Creation
7.2
7.1
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 13 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
7.2
6.8
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 13 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 13 | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.16 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.08" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.14" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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LG Ultra 13
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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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