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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Bravo 15 is often significantly less expensive and offers solid general use, 3D rendering, and engineering performance, making it a great choice for budget-conscious users who need a capable laptop. It also has a slightly better portability score, which is beneficial if you need to carry it around frequently. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, while often significantly more expensive, offers a larger screen with a higher resolution, better battery life, and higher performance scores across the board, including for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It has a superior build quality and is more suitable for demanding engineering applications or gaming. If budget is less of a concern and peak performance is crucial, the Raider GE77Hx could be the better option, but if price and portability are more important to you, then the Bravo 15 might be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- 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
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx offers enhanced performance for general use with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM compared to the MSI Bravo 15, and a higher resolution, better-quality screen, although it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. While the MSI Bravo 15 is lighter with longer battery life for better portability, its lower performance in terms of CPU and RAM, along with a lower quality screen, makes it just fair for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.2
8.7
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx outperforms the MSI Bravo 15 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a more powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti) and a higher screen refresh rate (240 Hz), compared to the Bravo 15's less powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 4050) and lower refresh rate (144 Hz). While the Raider has superior screen quality and processing capabilities, it is less portable and potentially more expensive than the Bravo 15.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.8
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 GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Bravo 15, with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, and 8 GB of RAM, offers good performance for engineering and design tasks, but the MSI Raider GE77Hx takes the lead with a more powerful Intel i7 CPU, Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and double the RAM at 16 GB, ensuring very good performance for more demanding workloads and better screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy. While the Bravo 15 is lighter and potentially more portable, the Raider GE77Hx, although heavier, boasts superior keyboard and speaker quality, but with higher operating noise, which could be a factor if a quiet work environment is important.
Content Creation
7.1
8.2
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
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
7.9
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 GE77Hx 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
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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 a good balance of resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks but lacks the wider color gamut that professional designers and engineers need for accurate color work. The MSI Raider GE77Hx's higher-quality display supports a broader color range, meeting the precision required for engineering and creative applications, but its lower refresh rate does not align well with the demands of high-frame-rate gaming or fluid 3D modeling. The refresh rate, which is vital for smooth visuals in fast-paced games or 3D environments, is where both laptops fall short, making them less ideal for those specific needs.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
8.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
$1,999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Bravo 15 | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$862 | $1,999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.96 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Intel i7-12800HX | |
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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 267 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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MSI Bravo 15
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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."
MSI Raider GE77Hx
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K 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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