MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen vs Honor MagicBook 16 2022 Comparison

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MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen vs Honor MagicBook 16 2022 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and MagicBook 16 2022, two laptops from MSI and Honor. MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen was introduced to market in July 2021 and Honor MagicBook 16 2022 was launched in March 2022. There is only 8 months difference between Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and MagicBook 16 2022 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and Honor MagicBook 16 2022 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen Key Specs

Launched in July 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU: Radeon RX 5500M 4GB
8GB Ram
359 x 259 x 24.9 mm (14.13 x 10.2 x 0.98 inches)
Weight: 2.35 kg (5.18 lbs)

Honor MagicBook 16 2022 Key Specs

Launched in March 2022
16.1" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 7
16GB Ram
368 x 236 x 18.2 mm (14.49 x 9.29 x 0.72 inches)
Weight: 1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and MagicBook 16 2022 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen over Honor MagicBook 16 2022

Screen PPI	141 ppi vs 137 ppi	More pixels per inch
GPU FLOPS	4.632 TFLOPS vs 1.108 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Honor MagicBook 16 2022 over MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen

Weight	1.84 kg vs 2.35 kg	0.51 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.3% vs ~72.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.8 mm vs 6.8 mm	1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16.1 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Noise Level	47 dB vs 58.5 dB	Less fan noise
Contrast Rate	1179:1 vs 757:1	more pleasing colors
sRGB Color Space	98.9% vs 62.8%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	68.4% vs 42.1%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	68.6% vs 43.6%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Max Brightness	300 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	14 ms vs 24 ms	Faster Response screen
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Charges via USB-C type cable
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Touchpad Size	12.0 x 7.2 cm vs 10.5 x 6.5 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Common Strengths of Honor MagicBook 16 2022 and MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen

Launch Dates	July 2021 vs March 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Honor MagicBook 16 2022 and MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen vs Honor MagicBook 16 2022: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and the Honor MagicBook 16 2022.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.35 kg (5.18 lbs)	1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
Surface Area	930 cm2 (144.1 inches2)	868 cm2 (134.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~72.2%	~82.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.8 mm	~5.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray

Comparison of the MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and the Honor MagicBook 16 2022 External Dimensions

Weight

Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen weighs 2.35 kg (5.18 lbs), whereas the MagicBook 16 2022 weighs 1.84 kg (4.06 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Honor MagicBook 16 2022

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Honor MagicBook 16 2022

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Honor MagicBook 16 2022 is 0.11 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen vs Honor MagicBook 16 2022: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	6	6
Number of Threads	12	12
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 7	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1426	1426
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6579	6579
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1371	1371
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9758	9758

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and Honor MagicBook 16 2022.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen 5 5600H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon RX 5500M 4GB	Radeon RX Vega 7
Base Clock Frequency	1375 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1645 MHz	1800 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	65 W	45 W
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	4.632 TFLOPS	1.613 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	128 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	~14 Gbps	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	1408	448
TMUs	88	28
ROPs	32	8

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen has a FLOPS value of 4.632 TFLOPS whereas the Honor MagicBook 16 2022 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.108 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The MagicBook 16 2022 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	MSI Bravo 15 2021 (Ryzen)	Honor MagicBook 16 (2022)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	53.5 Wh	56 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	150 W	65 W
Full Charging Time	2:26 hr	1:46 hr
AC Adapter Weight	490 gramm	200 gramm

On the other hand, the MagicBook 16 2022 features a higher battery capacity of 56 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen's 54 Wh.

Battery Comparison

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Honor MagicBook 16 2022

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 1 TB, the Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the MagicBook 16 2022's max. storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen vs Honor MagicBook 16 2022: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and Honor MagicBook 16 2022 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, MagicBook 16 2022 has a larger16.1" display.The total usable screen area of the Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the MagicBook 16 2022's total usable screen area is 714cm² / 111inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen features a higher pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Honor MagicBook 16 2022

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and MagicBook 16 2022 offer the same refresh rate of 144 Hz.

Furthermore, the MagicBook 16 2022 boasts a faster response time of 14.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The MagicBook 16 2022 offers a higher maximum brightness of 300 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Honor MagicBook 16 2022

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen vs Honor MagicBook 16 2022 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to MagicBook 16 2022 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and MagicBook 16 2022 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and MagicBook 16 2022 have USB Type-C ports. Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while MagicBook 16 2022 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen nor MagicBook 16 2022 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and MagicBook 16 2022 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen nor MagicBook 16 2022 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and MagicBook 16 2022 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No