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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Bravo 15 is a more affordable option, with decent performance for general use and light gaming, thanks to its mid-range processor and graphics card. However, it has half the storage and memory compared to the MSI Creator Z16P, and its screen resolution is lower, which might be less suitable if you need high detail for work like video editing or design. The Creator Z16P, although costlier, offers a more powerful processor, superior graphics performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, a better quality touch screen with a higher resolution, and longer battery life, making it a better fit for extensive engineering work and creative tasks. The Creator Z16P is also only slightly heavier, which shouldn't affect portability drastically. The decision hinges on your specific needs: if you're on a budget and need a laptop for everyday tasks and occasional gaming, go for the Bravo 15; if you're a professional needing top-notch performance and a better display, the Creator Z16P would be the superior choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat better.
The MSI Creator Z16P offers better general-use performance due to its higher-end CPU and double the RAM, superior screen quality with a higher resolution and color accuracy, as well as better speaker and keyboard quality. In contrast, the MSI Bravo 15, while more affordable, provides fair performance with a mid-tier CPU and standard RAM, and while it's more lightweight hence more portable, it compromises with a lower screen quality and shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.3
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Creator Z16P is considered very good for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, double the RAM, and a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU compared to the MSI Bravo 15's AMD Ryzen 5 and RTX 4050, and it also has a higher resolution screen with better color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.1
7.9
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Creator Z16P 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
6.8
7.6
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P 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
6.9
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Bravo 15 offers satisfactory clarity and vividness due to its resolution and brightness, but the MSI Creator Z16P surpasses it with sharper images and better color reproduction, important for tasks like web browsing and document editing. When it comes to engineering and design, the MSI Creator Z16P stands out due to higher color accuracy, which is crucial for precise color work in applications like photo editing and graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving visuals are key, both laptops fall short as neither have high refresh rates that ensure smoother motion and less blur in fast-paced scenes.
Build Quality
6.7
8.0
The MSI Creator Z16P 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
$862
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.2
7.6
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The MSI Bravo 15's RTX 4050 GPU and 144 refresh rate display make it suitable for a smooth gaming and 3D experience, while the MSI Creator Z16P offers even better gaming and 3D capabilities with its higher-end RTX 3070 Ti GPU and 165 refresh rate display, complemented by its brighter and higher resolution screen.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 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
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator Z16P to have good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
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How the MSI Bravo 15 and the MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Bravo 15 | MSI Creator Z16P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$862 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.96 lbs | 5.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 267 nits | 394 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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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