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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Bravo 15 offers solid performance for gaming with a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and is less expensive, but it's bulkier and has shorter battery life. If gaming and running design or engineering software are priorities, and you're okay with less portability, it might suit you. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, while more expensive, is more portable with a longer battery life, has a higher-resolution touchscreen, and is better suited to general use and business tasks. Choose the Razer if you value lightness, a great screen and battery life over gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the Razer Book 13 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.2
6.2
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The MSI Bravo 15 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the Razer Book 13 because it features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the Razer Book 13's Intel Iris Xe Graphics and a 60Hz screen refresh rate. Although the Razer Book 13 has a higher resolution and touchscreen, for gaming and 3D rendering, GPU power and refresh rate are more critical, giving the MSI Bravo 15 a performance advantage in these areas.
Software Development
6.8
7.5
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The MSI Bravo 15 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Bravo 15's screen may provide a satisfactory viewing experience for general tasks due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but it might fall short in color reproduction for engineering and design work, which demands a wider color spectrum. The Razer Book 13, offering a vibrant display with higher color accuracy, suits engineering and design professionals who rely on precise color matching. However, both laptops may not be the best fit for gaming or 3D work where high refresh rates are crucial for smooth motion, which these notebooks may not support optimally.
Battery
6.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent 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 Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.1
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Bravo 15 and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The MSI Bravo 15, with a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and AMD Ryzen CPU, is suited to engineering and design due to its strong graphics and computing performance, though it is less portable than the Razer Book 13, which offers a higher resolution touchscreen, more RAM for multitasking, and superior portability with a lighter and more compact build, but relies on integrated graphics which may not be as robust for demanding 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.1
7.6
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation.
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.
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How the MSI Bravo 15 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Bravo 15 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$862 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.96 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 267 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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