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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Bravo 15 is less expensive and lighter, making it more portable, with a respectable performance for general use and gaming. However, if you require higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or other engineering uses, and can invest more, the MSI Stealth GS77 offers a more powerful processor, better graphics, extra features like a higher-resolution display, and greater storage and memory. The Stealth GS77 also has a larger screen for better visuals but at the cost of reduced portability due to its increased size and weight. Both are suitable for gaming, but the Stealth's superior specifications give it an edge for intensive gaming and professional tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- The MSI Bravo 15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Stealth GS77.
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- 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
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers superior general use mainly due to its higher RAM capacity, more powerful processor, and higher quality screen, contributing to faster performance and better visuals. Conversely, although the MSI Bravo 15 is lighter and thus more portable, its lower RAM, less powerful CPU, and inferior screen quality compared to the GS77 make it less suitable for demanding tasks and diminish its overall user experience for general purposes.
Gaming and AI
7.2
7.9
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Stealth GS77 is somewhat better.
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for gaming and 3D because it has a more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and a higher screen refresh rate at 240Hz, compared to the MSI Bravo 15 which comes with the Nvidia RTX 4050 and a 144Hz refresh rate. These features contribute to smoother and more immersive visuals, making the Stealth GS77 a superior choice for intense gaming sessions.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.7
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 outperforms the MSI Bravo 15 in CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities, important for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a higher quality screen that includes better resolution, color accuracy, and brightness, enhancing detailed work and visualization. Despite the Bravo 15's competent specifications for engineering, the Stealth GS77's superior hardware and screen contribute to its effectiveness for complex projects, but this comes with a tradeoff in portability and potentially higher operating noise, factors that may influence your choice depending on your mobility needs and sensitivity to noise.
Content Creation
7.1
8.3
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use such as internet browsing and video streaming, the MSI Stealth GS77’s higher resolution and brighter display provide a crisper and more vibrant experience compared to the MSI Bravo 15. For engineering and design work where accurate color reproduction is key, the Stealth GS77's coverage of professional color gamuts ensures that designs and visuals are displayed true to life, offering an advantage over the Bravo 15's fair screen quality. However, for gamers and those into 3D modeling or animation, both laptops fall short as their screens do not offer high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and quick responsiveness in these scenarios.
Build Quality
6.7
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
$2,499
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Bravo 15 and MSI Stealth GS77 both have only fair portability.
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How the MSI Bravo 15 and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Bravo 15 | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$862 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.96 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 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 | 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 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 267 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 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 | 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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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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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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