The MSI Bravo 15's strengths lie in its better performance for 3D tasks, gaming, and engineering due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card; it is suitable for intensive gaming and carries a gaming laptop appearance. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 stands out for superior portability, with a lighter build and longer battery life; it is very suitable for general use and has a better display with higher brightness and color accuracy, though its integrated graphics fall short for demanding 3D applications. Choose the MSI for performance-intensive tasks or the XPG for portability and everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Good for software development
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.2/10
6.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.0/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The MSI Bravo 15 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Bravo 15 and XPG Xenia 14 both offer pleasing visuals with adequate resolution and brightness; however, the Xenia 14 stands out in engineering and design applications due to its wider color gamut, presenting more accurate colors vital for such tasks. On the other hand, neither laptop is ideal for gaming and 3D applications as their screens don't offer the high refresh rates required for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals, limiting performance in these areas despite having decent resolution and panel types.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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
14.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$862
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The XPG Xenia 14 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use.
The XPG Xenia 14 outshines the MSI Bravo 15 for general use primarily because it offers twice the RAM, which translates to better multitasking and smoother performance, and boasts a higher-quality screen with superior brightness and color coverage, enhancing visual experiences. While the Bravo 15 has a stronger GPU, which could be beneficial for gaming, the Xenia 14 compensates with significantly better battery life and portability, making it more suitable for users who prioritize mobility and long usage away from power outlets.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
6.8/10
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Bravo 15 to be good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Bravo 15 stands out in engineering and design use with its higher performance graphics card, the Nvidia RTX 4050, providing better rendering capabilities, which is advantageous for GPU-intensive tasks, though it has less portability and battery life compared to the XPG Xenia 14.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.4/10
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 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.
Software Development
6.8/10
7.2/10
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to be 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.
Build Quality
6.7/10
7.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to have 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.
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How the MSI Bravo 15 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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.
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