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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering your options, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is lighter and more portable, making it suitable for travel and general use. Its price is somewhat less expensive, offering potential savings. However, the MSI Bravo 15 brings more power for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, and gaming thanks to its dedicated graphics card. It also has a larger screen which is better for productivity and entertainment, although this means it's heavier and less convenient to carry around. If your priority is performance and screen real estate for demanding applications, the MSI might be your choice despite its higher price and reduced portability. If you prefer something more budget-friendly and portable for everyday tasks, the Surface Laptop Go 3 would be suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very 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
6.1
7.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is only fair.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3’s GPU is suitable for light gaming and is not specifically designed for 3D applications or gaming, while the MSI Bravo 15 includes a dedicated Nvidia GPU with advanced features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS, enhancing gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, the MSI Bravo 15 has a higher screen refresh rate which is crucial for smooth gameplay, making it a better fit for gaming and 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
6.8
6.9
12.4in
SIZE
15.6in
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
337.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 offers vibrant and accurate colors along with a high resolution that benefits general use and engineering tasks, but its lower refresh rate is less suitable for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D modeling. The MSI Bravo 15, while providing a decent visual experience for daily tasks, may fall short in color precision and range which are critical for professional engineering and design work. However, its screen capabilities lack the higher refresh rates that gaming and 3D applications greatly benefit from, making it less than ideal for these purposes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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
12.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has excellent portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.7
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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
$788
$862
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has a price of $788 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.1
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
337.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is well-suited for general use due to its lighter weight and smaller size, making it highly portable with a good quality touchscreen, but offers less battery life and storage compared to the MSI Bravo 15, which also has a larger, higher resolution screen and more robust CPU and GPU suitable for some gaming and more intensive tasks, but is heavier and less portable.
Engineering and Design
6.8
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is only fair.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has a weaker CPU and GPU compared to the MSI Bravo 15, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks that require robust computational power and graphics processing. While the Surface Laptop Go 3 offers greater portability and a higher-quality screen, the Bravo 15's superior hardware makes it more adept for intensive applications and provides a smoother experience with its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU.
Content Creation
7.3
7.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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
7.1
6.8
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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
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| Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$788 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.49 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 10.95" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.12" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 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 | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 12.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1536 x 1024 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 337 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 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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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
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Joe Osborne | October 2023
"When it comes to affordably priced laptops, the numbers after the dollar sign are crucially important—more so than in any other price category. By increasing the starting price of its Laptop Go line by $200 and not changing much else, Microsoft irrevocably altered the calculus surrounding the decision of whether to buy the Surface Laptop Go 3. Sure, it has a newer processor and longer battery life, but don’t think for a second you’re not paying dearly for that extra RAM and SSD capacity at that new price."
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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 Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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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