MSI Bravo 15 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 4000)
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Product Overview
The MSI Bravo 15 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop powered by 7nm AMD Ryzen 4000 H-Series mobile processors and AMD Radeon RX 5000M-series GPUs. The "All-AMD" combo delivers the graphics to the users with 144/120Hz panel with AMD FreeSync Premium technology.
MSI's proprietary Cooler Boost 5 technology brings an innovative thermal solution with 2 fans and 6 heat pipes to dissipate heat from the compact chassis.
For those who prefer a larger display, MSI also markets a 17.3-inch model, the Bravo 17. The two share most of the configurable options.
The Bravo 15 shares its design with the GF65 Thin powered by Intel.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Excellent system performance
- High-refresh AMD FreeSync display
- Bright 144-Hz panel
- Good battery life
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 66% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Solid 1080p gaming performance
- Excellent system performance
- Good keyboard backlighting
- Good battery life
- Fast NVMe SSD
Cons
- No G-Sync support
- No SD card reader
- No Thunderbolt 3
- High temperatures under load
Price Comparison
Specifications
RX 5300M | RX 5500M | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen1 + 1x HDMI + 1x RJ45 + 1x Audio combo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Battery | Capacity | 51 Wh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Camera | Front | HD type (30fps@720p) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Speakers | 2x 2W speaker + 1x mic/headphone combo jack | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Depth | 254 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 21.7 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 359 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 1.96 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display Diagonal | 15.6 inch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display Type | IPS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Refresh Rate | 120 or 144 Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Resolution | FHD (1920x1080) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Audio | Nahimic high-res audio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 5300M 3GB or RX 5500M 4GB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keyboard Backlight | Single-color back-lit (red) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Processor | Up to AMD Ryzen 7 4000 H processors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Variable Framerate | AMD FreeSync Premium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Memory | Capacity | 2x slots, max 64GB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Memory | Type | DDR4 3200MHz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Supply | 180 W | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Storage | 1x M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe Gen3) + 1x M.2 SSD Combo (NVMe PCIe Gen 3 / SATA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Debut | 2020-04-30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Model Name | Bravo 15 A4DCR | Bravo 15 A4DDR |
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External Reviews
notebookcheck[1]
Reviewer score 55%Bravo 15's excellent system performance lands it first place in our comparison table. The competition's processors can't keep up with the 4800H - whether it's the Core i5-9300H or the Ryzen 7 3750H. The sound is better than that of the main competitor, the Acer Nitro 5, although even the Bravo 15 cannot produce a full bass.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent system performance
- High-contrast display
- Fast NVMe SSD
- Good battery life
Cons
- High temperatures under load
- No SD card reader
- No Thunderbolt 3
pcmag[2]
Reviewer score 76% MSI's Bravo 15 hits all the right marks for a budget-oriented gaming notebook. It offers solid 1080p gaming performance, a FreeSync-enabled display, and a redesigned chassis. It's true that gaming notebooks can be found for the same price, though they usually skim other specifications to achieve that.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Solid 1080p gaming performance
- Solid battery life
- Good keyboard backlighting
Cons
- No G-Sync support
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References
- ^ MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR Laptop Review: For bargain hunters. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-Bravo-15-A4DCR-Laptop-Review-For-bargain-hunters.481161.0.html. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ MSI Bravo 15 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/msi-bravo-15. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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