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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Bravo 15, at a lower midrange price, is significantly less expensive and provides decent performance for everyday tasks and light gaming, with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics. It has a standard battery life and a full HD display, suitable for general use and casual gaming. Contrastingly, the MSI Stealth GS66, with a premium price tag, is more expensive but offers superior performance for intensive tasks with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics. It has a longer battery life, a high refresh rate display great for high-speed gaming, and is crafted with additional features for professional users, such as a thinner design and Windows 11 Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the MSI Stealth GS66 is somewhat better.
The MSI Stealth GS66 surpasses the Bravo 15 with double the RAM, a higher-tier CPU, and significantly better screen quality, but sacrifices an hour of battery life and gains a marginal increase in weight, making it less portable but better for demanding tasks. While the Bravo 15 is lighter with a longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use, its moderate screen quality, processor, and RAM limit its performance for more intensive activities.
Gaming and AI
7.2
7.8
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Stealth GS66 is somewhat better.
The MSI Bravo 15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which are suitable for gaming and 3D applications, but the MSI Stealth GS66 steps up with a higher-tier Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a notably higher refresh rate of 360Hz, enhancing its capability for smoother gameplay and more demanding graphics tasks. While both laptops have high-quality IPS screens and capable processors, the Stealth GS66 has a more powerful CPU and better overall screen quality, which contributes to its enhanced performance for gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.2
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS66 offers a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-tier GPU than the MSI Bravo 15, which significantly improves performance for engineering and design tasks. Although both have similar screen sizes and quality, the MSI Stealth GS66's superior hardware capabilities come at the cost of slightly shorter battery life and less portability compared to the MSI Bravo 15.
Content Creation
7.1
7.7
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth GS66 is somewhat better.
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
7.5
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 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, the MSI Bravo 15 and Stealth GS66 both have displays that offer crisp images and ample brightness, making them suitable for everyday activities like web browsing and video streaming. However, professionals in engineering and design might prefer the Stealth GS66 as it likely offers better color accuracy and a wider color gamut, essential for tasks requiring color precision. While both laptops may not be ideal for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, the screen resolution and panel quality are still sufficient for casual gaming or entry-level 3D work.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,000.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 has 5.5 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.
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How the MSI Bravo 15 and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Bravo 15 | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$862 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.96 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 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" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 267 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 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 | 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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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."
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Florian Glaser | February 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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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