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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Bravo 15 offers a solid gaming experience with dedicated graphics but has a lower battery life and less portability than the MSI Prestige 16. The Prestige, while more expensive, provides a higher-resolution screen, more storage and RAM, and longer battery life, making it better for professional use and general productivity. If you prioritize gaming or need better graphics performance, the Bravo 15 might suit you; however, if you're looking for a lighter laptop with better performance for tasks like 3D rendering, and machine learning, the Prestige 16 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Bravo 15 has a fair rating for general use, largely because it has less RAM, a lower resolution display, and a shorter battery life, which may limit multitasking capability, visual clarity, and usage time away from power sources. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 is rated very good for general use as it boasts a higher amount of RAM, a superior screen with higher resolution and brightness, longer battery life offering extended mobility, and overall enhanced specifications including a more powerful CPU, contributing to better performance across a wide range of tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.2
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 surpasses the MSI Bravo 15 in engineering and design capabilities mainly due to its significantly more powerful CPU, four times the RAM for handling complex tasks, and a higher-resolution display with superior color accuracy. Although both have dedicated GPUs, the Prestige 16's overall better screen quality offers sharper and more detailed visuals, essential for design precision, while the Bravo 15 is slightly heavier and thicker, which may affect portability and comfort for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.1
8.3
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
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
8.1
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very 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
400.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Bravo 15 offers suitable resolution and brightness for everyday tasks but its limited color range makes it less ideal for precision work in engineering and design. The MSI Prestige 16 boasts superior color accuracy and higher resolution, meeting the needs of professionals in engineering and design who require true-to-life color reproduction. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which is less optimal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion and quicker screen updates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 has 7.5 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
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 16 has good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
7.4
The MSI Prestige 16 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
$862
$1,611
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.2
6.7
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Bravo 15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
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How the MSI Bravo 15 and the MSI Prestige 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Bravo 15 | MSI Prestige 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$862 | $1,611 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.96 lbs | 4.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 82 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 | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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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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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