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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Ultra 16, typically less expensive, has a larger screen and higher resolution, superior battery life, and is lighter, favoring portability. It's fanless for silent operations and has a decent performance for general use. However, the MSI Bravo 15, slightly more expensive, offers a dedicated graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, which are beneficial for gaming and 3D applications, despite its heavier build and shorter battery life. If performance in tasks like engineering software or gaming is a priority and you can handle less portability and battery, go for the MSI. If you prefer longer battery life, a lighter device for easier travel, and primarily engage in general use, the LG might be your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Good for software development
- Good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
270.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the LG Ultra 16 is somewhat better.
The LG Ultra 16 offers a balance of powerful CPU, ample RAM, a high-quality screen, and exceptional battery life with a design that's easy to carry, which is ideal for daily tasks and productivity; while the MSI Bravo 15, with a focus on performance, may have more processing power and better suited for demanding applications, but sacrifices some battery life and portability, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. Both laptops have decent storage, keyboards, speakers, and manage heat and noise well, but these factors are secondary to the core functionalities.
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
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 Ultra 16 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 16 is equipped with a less powerful, integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics while the MSI Bravo 15 has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, providing it with more graphical power for gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the MSI offers a higher screen refresh rate at 144Hz compared to the LG's 60Hz, delivering smoother visuals in fast-paced games.
Content Creation
7.7
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation, though the LG Ultra 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
7.5
6.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The LG Ultra 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
6.2
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
270.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The LG Ultra 16 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Bravo 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The LG Ultra 16's screen, with its adequate resolution and brightness, provides a sufficiently clear and vibrant display for tasks like browsing and watching videos, making it suitable for general use. However, for engineering and design work, where precise color representation matters, the LG's limited color gamut coverage becomes a disadvantage. The MSI Bravo 15, offering better color accuracy and a modest refresh rate, excels in general tasks and presents colors reasonably well for design, but its lower refresh rate doesn't lend itself to the smooth visuals demanded by high-paced 3D games.
Battery
17.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The LG Ultra 16 has good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$862
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG Ultra 16 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.2
6.9/10
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 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The LG Ultra 16 is equipped with a higher-resolution screen and a more powerful CPU, which benefit tasks in engineering and design, as well as a silent, fanless operation that is beneficial in shared working environments or for those sensitive to noise.
Build Quality
6.5
6.7
The MSI Bravo 15 and LG Ultra 16 both have 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 Ultra 16 and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 16 | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.63 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 270 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sebastian Jentsch | October 2022
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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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