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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Bravo 15 is more affordable, lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and portability. However, it has less storage, a smaller screen, and lower performance compared to the MSI Raider GE78. The Raider GE78 has a much larger and higher resolution screen, more storage, superior performance for 3D rendering, engineering, and gaming, but comes with a higher price and less portability due to its larger size and weight. If high-end performance is crucial and budget isn't a concern, the Raider GE78 is the better choice; otherwise, the Bravo 15 offers a more balanced option for everyday use and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- The MSI Bravo 15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider GE78.
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
8.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE78 offers top-tier performance with a more powerful CPU and ample RAM, leading to smoother operations for demanding tasks, while the MSI Bravo 15, with lesser CPU capabilities and less RAM, may struggle with intensive applications. The Raider GE78 also boasts superior screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy, but it's less portable due to its larger size and weight, compared to the more compact Bravo 15, which sacrifices some screen quality for better portability.
Gaming and AI
7.2
9.5
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Bravo 15, while good for gaming and 3D applications with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and 144Hz screen refresh rate, is overshadowed by the more powerful MSI Raider GE78 which boasts a higher-end Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU and an impressive 240Hz refresh rate for smoother visuals. Additionally, the Raider GE78 has a superior screen resolution and quality, along with a stronger CPU, making it better suited for the most demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2
9.4
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE78 surpasses the MSI Bravo 15 in engineering and design use due to its significantly superior CPU, four times the RAM, and a more powerful GPU, which contribute to much better performance for demanding tasks. Additionally, the Raider GE78 offers a higher resolution and quality screen but is less portable and more prone to operating noise than the more compact and quieter Bravo 15.
Content Creation
7.1
8.8
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 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
8.5
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE78 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, both the MSI Bravo 15 and Raider GE78 offer pleasant visuals, with the Raider GE78 pulling ahead with a sharper resolution and brighter display for clearer images and text. Engineering and design tasks benefit from the accurate color representation of the Raider GE78, which covers a wider range of colors essential for precise work, while the Bravo 15 is less suitable due to its limited color gamut. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of both models may result in less fluid motion, with neither laptop having the ideal screen specifications for high-speed gaming that demands smooth and rapid image updates.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
8.5
The MSI Raider GE78 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
$4,386
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the MSI Raider GE78 costs $4,386.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE78 has 6 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.
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How the MSI Bravo 15 and the MSI Raider GE78 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Bravo 15 | MSI Raider GE78 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$862 | $4,386 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 15'' x 11.7'' x 1.13'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.96 lbs | 6.83 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 11.73" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 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 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 267 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
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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Allen Ngo | March 2023
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."
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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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