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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and advanced gaming features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS, the MSI Bravo 15 is a suitable option with its RTX 4050 GPU, despite being a bit heavier. On the other hand, if portability is more important to you, the lighter MSI GF65 Thin, equipped with an RTX 3060, might suffice; however, its older processor and slightly shorter battery life compared to the Bravo 15 could make a difference in performance and usage time. Both are similarly priced with equivalent storage and memory, so your decision should hinge on how much you value the extra gaming features and battery life versus portability and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for content creation
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GF65 Thin
- Good portability
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for general use, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Bravo 15 has an AMD Ryzen CPU and RTX GPU which provides reasonable performance for general tasks but offers a shorter battery life and less portability than some might prefer. On the other hand, the MSI GF65 Thin comes with an Intel CPU and RTX 3060 GPU, aiming to balance performance and battery life, but it's lighter and thus more portable although with slightly lesser screen brightness and color coverage, potentially affecting visual experiences.
Software Development
6.8
6.3
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Bravo 15 and MSI GF65 Thin are both only fair for software development, though the MSI Bravo 15 is somewhat better.
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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The MSI Bravo 15 has a better screen than the MSI GF65 Thin for general use, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Bravo 15 offers a display that provides clarity and vivid colors, which are good for everyday tasks, but it lacks the wide color gamut necessary for precise color work in engineering and design. The MSI GF65 Thin gives a similar performance in day-to-day tasks with fair visuals, but for creative pros, it doesn't quite deliver the color accuracy needed for technical applications. Both laptops, while suitable for casual use, fall short in gaming and 3D work because they don't support high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI GF65 Thin has 4.5 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.
Cost
$862
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the MSI GF65 Thin costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.2
6.8
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Bravo 15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Bravo 15 is equipped with a newer and slightly more capable Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU compared to the MSI GF65 Thin's RTX 3060, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications where graphics performance is crucial. Despite both having similar screen refresh rates, the Bravo 15 also benefits from a more recent CPU and minor screen quality improvements, contributing to its superior gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.7
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
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 MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
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.
Content Creation
7.1
6.8
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Bravo 15 to be good for content creation, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GF65 Thin to have good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
6.7
The MSI Bravo 15 and MSI GF65 Thin 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Bravo 15 | MSI GF65 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$862 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.96 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Intel i5-10500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 267 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Allen Ngo | March 2021
"The MSI GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
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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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