If you prioritize high performance for gaming or professional applications such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive engineering software, the MSI Raider GE67Hx is the better choice. It features a more powerful processor, graphics card, and double the RAM and storage compared to the MSI Bravo 15. It also comes with a superior screen quality in terms of resolution and colors. However, this comes with a higher price and slightly heavier weight, impacting portability compared to the Bravo 15. The Bravo 15 still offers good performance for general usage at a significantly lower cost and is more portable with longer battery life, but with lesser storage, RAM, and overall performance capabilities compared to the Raider GE67Hx. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Bravo 15 is rated fair for general use due to its modest CPU, RAM, standard screen quality, and moderate battery life, at a lighter weight improving portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx, with a more robust CPU and double the RAM, offers superior screen quality with its OLED display and a larger battery, albeit at a slightly heavier weight, making it better for general use but less portable.
Gaming and AI
7.2/10
8.7/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its higher-end GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and a faster screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, compared to the MSI Bravo 15's Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and 144 Hz screen refresh rate. Additionally, the Raider GE67Hx has a higher-quality OLED screen with better resolution, which, along with a more powerful CPU, further enhances gaming and visual experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Bravo 15, with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor, RTX 4050 graphics, and a standard IPS display, offers solid engineering and design capabilities for general use, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx steps up with a more powerful Intel i7 processor, RTX 3070 Ti graphics, and a superior OLED screen, enhancing performance for more demanding engineering and design tasks. The Raider is also slightly less portable due to a heavier build and has a lower battery life, but it compensates with a top-tier display and better overall performance.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.3/10
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
6.8/10
7.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
6.9/10
9.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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 provides a good balance of resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but it lacks the wider color gamut necessary for precision in engineering and design work. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, with its high resolution and brightness, excels in displaying sharp and vibrant images for both general use and professional design, offering a wide color gamut for more accurate color representation. However, both models may not be ideal for 3D gaming as they do not prioritize high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay.
Build Quality
6.7/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
"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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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