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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Bravo 15 is a lower-priced option with decent performance suitable for everyday use and some gaming, featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and RTX 4050 graphics, but with less storage and RAM compared to the Razer Blade 14. The Blade 14 offers a higher price tag with a more powerful Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 4060 graphics, better suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering software, with double the storage and RAM. It also has a superior display with a higher resolution and refresh rate, but both laptops lack a touchscreen. Battery life and portability are superior in the Blade 14, while the Bravo 15 is heavier and offers less battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- The MSI Bravo 15 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- 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
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Bravo 15's weaker processor and less RAM limit its performance for general use when compared with the Razer Blade 14, which boasts a more powerful CPU and double the RAM for smoother multitasking. Additionally, the Razer Blade 14 outshines with better screen quality, higher resolution and superb color accuracy, and its more compact and lightweight design alongside longer battery life make it much more portable and versatile than the MSI Bravo 15.
Gaming and AI
7.2
8.4
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 delivers a more immersive gaming and 3D experience with its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a smoother screen with a 240 Hz refresh rate, while the MSI Bravo 15 provides commendable performance with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a decent 144 Hz screen but can't match the Razer's premium features.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.7
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is considered better for engineering and design use primarily because it features a more powerful main processor and double the RAM of the MSI Bravo 15, which translates directly to stronger performance in demanding tasks. The Razer also boasts a higher resolution display with superior color accuracy, making it more suitable for detailed design work, while the MSI Bravo 15, with its capable yet less potent GPU, is designed to balance between performance and cost-efficiency.
Content Creation
7.1
8.2
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
8.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 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 laptops for general use, the MSI Bravo 15 offers a satisfactory display that balances resolution and brightness, but it may not match the Razer Blade 14, which boasts a higher resolution and brightness, providing sharper and clearer visuals. For engineering and design work, the Razer Blade 14 stands out with a wider color range, making it ideal for professionals who need accurate color representation, whereas the MSI Bravo 15 falls short in this area. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, neither of these laptops excel due to low refresh rates, which can hinder the smoothness of motion and responsiveness critical in these applications.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 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 Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Bravo 15 | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$862 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.96 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
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 | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | No | |
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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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