MSI Bravo 15vsLenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

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MSI
MSI Bravo 15
Bravo 15

Quick Stats

The MSI Bravo 15 delivers impressive performance without compromising on budget, making it a solid gaming laptop option.
The MSI Bravo 15's all-plastic chassis is sturdy and well-built, offering satisfactory build quality for its price point overall.
The MSI Bravo 15's decent display is passable for budget gaming, but lacks vibrancy and depth otherwise.
The MSI Bravo 15 boasts a high refresh rate screen, decent colors, and good build quality.
Lenovo
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
IdeaPad Gaming 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 delivers impressive performance, despite being a budget laptop, consistently running demanding games smoothly.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 boasts a sturdy build with plenty of ports available.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's display is decent but lacks brightness, making it hard to use in well-lit areas.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 boasts a 120Hz refresh rate screen, awesome keyboard, and numerous ports.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI Bravo 15
#517
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Winner
#512
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI Bravo 15
#119
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
#551
Display
MSI Bravo 15
#757
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
#263
Winner
Performance
MSI Bravo 15
#157
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
#572
Build
MSI Bravo 15
#788
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
#721
Winner
Features
MSI Bravo 15
#802
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
#551
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI Bravo 15
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
up to 64GB
up to 24GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Intel Core i5-12450H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 105W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 85W)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

MSI Bravo 15

Strengths

This laptop has really nice build quality, with a decent screen that's perfect for gaming at 1080p and high refresh rate.
The AMD CPU performs well after a BIOS update, and runs very cool even in heavy gaming tasks.
The cooling solution is effective, with no throttling whatsoever on the CPU for temperatures.
The laptop has good battery life, with around 6 hours of idle time and 4.5 hours of 1080p YouTube playback.
The built-in webcam is actually pretty good, with good colors and saturation.
You get upgradeable RAM and storage, which is great value for the price.

Weaknesses

The screen doesn't have huge color space, but it's still bright and decent enough for gaming.
The fans are not silent, but they're also not annoying either.
There's no metal unibody, with an all-plastic chassis that's not the most premium feel.
You might need to pay more to get a laptop with a 4060 or better GPU.
Some people may expect more compromises at this price point, but they're actually pretty minimal here.
The battery life is decent, but not exceptional - you might get around 6 hours of idle time.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

Strengths

It's fast
It's powerful
It's portable
The laptop can run anything you could throw at it, even intense games with lowered settings
My Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is still no slouch and literally runs everything I throw at it
Upgrading the RAM gave me a great performance boost
I'm thoroughly impressed with this laptop

Weaknesses

The brightness of the laptop screen is just not that bright, can't be used in a sunny day
Battery life doesn't last longer than 4 hours
512 GB storage for a gaming laptop is not enough, quickly gets filled up by downloading games
Occasionally experiences slow boot-up times due to age
Not having matching RAM sticks caused uneven performance and safety issues
Can get hot if not properly ventilated
Suffers from scratches, bumps, and bruises after 2 years of use
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MSI Bravo 15

The MSI Bravo 15 is a budget-friendly gaming laptop that punches above its weight class. With a powerful AMD CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, this laptop delivers impressive performance without breaking the bank. The 15.6-inch 1080p display offers smooth visuals, while the decent battery life ensures you can game on-the-go for hours. Priced around $800 CAD (or $500-$550 USD), it's a steal for anyone looking to dip their toes into gaming without sacrificing too much.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 - a budget-friendly laptop that punches above its weight. Priced to impress, this gaming machine delivers a powerful performance, despite being on the older side. With a 120Hz refresh rate screen and an impressive keyboard, it's hard not to be excited about its specs. But how well does it hold up two years down the line? This review delves into its performance, pros, and cons to give you a comprehensive picture.

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