Performance

The MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR is a capable gaming laptop powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H processor and Radeon RX5300M GPU. The Ryzen 5 4600H, with its six cores and twelve threads, operates at a base clock speed of 3.0 GHz, boosting up to 4.0 GHz, making it suitable for gaming and multitasking. The Radeon RX5300M, with 3GB of GDDR6 VRAM, ensures reliable graphics performance for 1080p gaming. The 15.6-inch Full HD display with a 144Hz refresh rate provides smooth and immersive gaming experiences.

The 8GB of DDR4 RAM, though adequate for many tasks, can be upgraded for better multitasking and performance in memory-intensive applications. The 512GB NVMe SSD offers fast boot times and quick access to your games and files.

Battery life for this laptop varies significantly depending on usage. For everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and streaming, expect approximately 4 to 6 hours. Intensive gaming sessions reduce battery life to around 1.5 to 2 hours. The laptop includes power management options to adjust performance and extend battery life as needed.

Design and Display

This laptop features a sleek and modern design, typical of MSI’s gaming laptop lineup. It weighs around 2.3 kg and is 21.7 mm thick, making it relatively portable for a gaming laptop and  build quality is sturdy, with a brushed aluminum finish that gives it a premium feel. The laptop’s keyboard is backlit, providing a comfortable typing experience even in low-light conditions.

The 15.6-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS display is one of the standout features, offering a 144Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals during fast-paced gaming. The display provides vibrant colors and wide viewing angles, enhancing the overall gaming and viewing experience. This high refresh rate is particularly beneficial for competitive gamers looking for an edge in fast-paced games.

Extra Features

The laptop offers a variety of ports, including an HDMI port for external monitors, multiple USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports for high-speed data transfer, an Ethernet port for stable internet connections, a headphone jack for high-quality audio, and an SD card reader for easy file transfers. Its cooling system, featuring MSI’s Cooler Boost technology, efficiently dissipates heat, ensuring optimal performance and preventing thermal throttling during intensive gaming sessions.