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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Bravo 15 comes at a lower price and is lighter, making it more portable, which is good for day-to-day use and carrying around; however, it has a shorter battery life and less powerful performance capabilities across general, engineering, and 3D/machine learning tasks compared to the Razer Blade 17. The Razer Blade 17 is more expensive, weighs slightly more, and has a larger screen with higher resolution, superior color accuracy, and greater storage and memory, making it better suited for intensive tasks, gaming, and professional workloads, with a moderate decrease in portability due to its size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 outperforms the MSI Bravo 15 for general use as it provides better processing power, superior screen quality, and longer battery life, all crucial for an excellent general use experience, though it is less portable due to size and weight. Conversely, the MSI Bravo 15, while more portable and with adequate performance for general tasks, sacrifices some CPU power, screen quality, and battery life compared to the Razer, aligning with its fair general use assessment.
Gaming and AI
7.2
8.6
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 surpasses the MSI Bravo 15 in gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and its significantly higher screen refresh rate, which is highly favorable for fast-paced visuals found in gaming and 3D applications. While both laptops have a similar refresh rate, the Razer's superior screen quality and GPU provide a much smoother and visually richer experience, coupled with a higher-quality CPU that supports these demanding tasks more effectively.
Engineering and Design
7.2
9.1
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.1
8.5
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 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
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a crisp and vibrant display for everyday tasks, the Razer Blade 17's higher resolution and bright screen will outshine the MSI Bravo 15, ensuring text appears sharp and colors pop. For engineering and design work, the Razer's ability to represent a wide range of colors accurately is crucial when precision in color grading or matching is needed. However, when it comes to fast-paced gaming or rendering 3D content, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid motion and gameplay.
Build Quality
6.7
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Bravo 15 and Razer Blade 17 both have only fair portability.
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How the MSI Bravo 15 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Bravo 15 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$862 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.96 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Intel i9-12900H | |
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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 267 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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