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MSI sells a range of gaming laptops, from flagships to budget options. The MSI Bravo 15 belongs to the budget category, while the MSI Pulse 15 fits the mid-range category. In terms of aesthetics, both laptops appear similar, and the differences between the two laptops are mostly in the design and the logo on the top lid. However, they are vastly different on the inside.
So which is the best gaming laptop out of the two in 2024? The MSI Pulse 15 is definitely the better pick. Here is a detailed comparison of the two laptops.
Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinions.
MSI Bravo 15 vs MSI Pulse 15
The MSI Bravo 15 is a cheaper alternative to the Pulse 15, and there are clear differences between them. Let's start with the specs.
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Specs comparison
Here's the spec list of MSI Bravo 15 and MSI Pulse 15:
Design and display comparison
The design of the two laptops may look similar, but you will immediately notice the difference between them as soon as you put your hands on them. The MSI Bravo 15 features an all-plastic build, which is typical for the price it's in.
The MSI Pulse 15 uses aluminum and plastic. The keyboard deck and the lower half of the main body are made of plastic but the top lid is constructed from aluminum. This minimizes the lid flexing and feels a lot more premium.
While it's not all aluminum, it is better than the MSI Bravo 15. As for the display, the Pulse 15 also takes an edge here. It features a QHD panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, which is a significant boost from MSI Bravo's FHD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate.
Performance comparison
The MSI Bravo 15 can be configured with up to AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU, while the MSI Pulse 15 supports up to Intel Core i7 13700H.
Here are some benchmark comparisons of the two processors:
The Intel CPU is slightly weaker than the Ryzen 7 in single-core performance but a bit faster in multi-core performance. Despite this, since they are so close to each other in benchmarks, there won't be any significant performance difference in games.
Speaking of gaming, the two laptops have two different GPUs. The MSI Bravo 15 has an RTX 4060 with 105W of TGP, while the MSI Pulse 15 has an RTX 4070 with 140W of TGP. They both have the same 8GB VRAM.
Even though the two laptops have different resolutions, we will only compare the 1080p numbers for an apples-to-apples comparison.
Note: The FPS numbers were provided by Jarrod'sTech channel on YouTube.
As you can see, the MSI Pulse 15 with its RTX 4070 will be 23.6% faster on average compared to the Brave 15 in gaming. Even AAA games like Red Dead Redemption 2 will have more FPS and run smoother on the Pulse 15 laptop.
Battery life comparison
The battery of the MSI Pulse 15 is significantly larger than the one in the MSI Brave 15. The Pulse has a 90Wh battery, while the Bravo has a 53.5Wh battery. The Pulse 15's battery should last 30-40% more than the Brave 15.
Price
At the same configuration, the MSI Pulse 15 costs a bit more than the MSI Brave 15, and the same laptop with the RTX 4070 configuration will cost significantly more.
Which is the best gaming laptop in 2024?
The MSI Pulse 15 is clearly the better laptop of the two. It has a better design, display performance, and battery than the MSI Bravo 15. It does cost more, but it also provides a lot in return. If your budget is slightly flexible, my recommendation is to go for the MSI Pulse 15. It's the best laptop to buy out of the two in 2024.
