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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and a more affordable price, choose the MSI Bravo 15; it's lighter and costs less but has less power and a smaller screen. The Razer Blade 18, while more expensive and heavier, offers a larger and better-quality display, more storage, and superior performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. If your work demands high-end specs or a top-notch screen, the Razer Blade 18 is a strong choice, albeit at a higher price and with a slight compromise on battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 provides a very good general use experience with its significantly higher screen quality, including resolution, and color coverage, along with a more powerful CPU and more RAM than the MSI Bravo 15, which translates to smoother multitasking and better handling of demanding applications. However, the MSI Bravo 15 is lighter and offers longer battery life, which may appeal to users who prioritize portability and battery duration over raw performance and display fidelity.
Gaming and AI
7.2
8.9
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience with its more powerful RTX 4070 GPU and higher 240Hz screen refresh rate, compared to the MSI Bravo 15's RTX 4050 GPU and 144Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the Razer Blade 18's larger and higher-resolution screen contributes to better image quality, although it may also result in reduced battery life compared to the MSI Bravo 15.
Engineering and Design
7.2
9.3
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 outperforms the MSI Bravo 15 in engineering and design due to its significantly more powerful Intel i9 CPU, quadruple the RAM, and a superior RTX 4070 GPU; additionally, it boasts higher screen resolution and quality, providing clearer visuals and color accuracy. Although the Razer Blade 18 is less portable and likely louder under heavy loads than the MSI Bravo 15 due to its larger size and increased power, its enhanced performance and display attributes make it excellent for demanding tasks such as 3D modeling and simulation.
Content Creation
7.1
8.6
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.9
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 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 general use such as browsing, watching videos, or using office applications, the Razer Blade 18's higher resolution and brightness will provide a sharper and clearer image, surpassing the MSI Bravo 15. For tasks requiring color accuracy like engineering and design, the Razer's coverage of wide color gamuts ensures more precise hues, an edge over the MSI. However, for gaming or 3D work where fast motion is common, neither laptop excels due to poorer refresh rates, impacting the smoothness of fast-moving visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
18.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Bravo 15 and Razer Blade 18 both have only fair portability, though the MSI Bravo 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 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
$10
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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How the MSI Bravo 15 and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Bravo 15 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$862 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.96 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Intel i9-13950HX | |
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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 18" | |
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 | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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