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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Bravo 15 is typically more affordable with decent gaming capabilities and has hardware that supports ray tracing and DLSS, making it suitable for gaming and general use. However, the Razer Blade 15, while more expensive, offers a higher performance level suitable for more intense 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It also has a better screen with higher resolution, wider colorspace coverage, and faster refresh rate, enhancing visual work and gaming experiences. The Razer Blade 15 is lighter and thinner, thus more portable, and includes a backlit RGB keyboard. Its storage and RAM are also double that of the MSI Bravo 15, increasing its multitasking and data-intensive applications capacity. If budget is crucial and gaming is moderate, consider the MSI; if performance, screen quality, and portability are priorities regardless of price, the Razer Blade 15 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- 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 portability
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
The Razer Blade 15 outshines the MSI Bravo 15 in general use due to its superior screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy, along with double the RAM for smoother multitasking, which contributes to its good rating. Furthermore, the Razer Blade 15's more powerful CPU and larger battery improve performance and battery life, making it more portable despite having a slightly better overall build quality, whereas the MSI Bravo 15's lower-tier components and fair portability attribute to its fair rating for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.2
8.0
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
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
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 15's superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate make it very good for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Bravo 15's Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and lower refresh rate are adequate for gaming, placing it in the good category for similar tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.5
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 15 provides a better experience for engineering and design due to its superior processor, double the RAM, a more powerful GPU, and a higher resolution, high-refresh screen than the MSI Bravo 15, making it very good for demanding tasks and detailed visual work.
Content Creation
7.1
8.0
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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
7.7
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 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
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
In general use, a laptop like the MSI Bravo 15 with a decent resolution and brightness offers a comfortable viewing experience, whereas the Razer Blade 15 with a higher resolution and brightness provides a sharper and more vivid display. For engineering and design, the Razer Blade's wider color gamut ensures more accurate color representation, which is crucial for professional work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks where fast motion is common, both laptops lack high refresh rates, resulting in less fluid motion compared to models designed specifically for gaming.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 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
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Bravo 15 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$862 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.96 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Intel i7-12800H | |
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 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
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 | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
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."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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