MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen vs Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD Comparison

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MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen vs Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD, two laptops from MSI and Lenovo. MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen was introduced to market in July 2021 and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD was launched in January 2021. There is only 6 months difference between Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD 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 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD 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)

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
356 x 264.2 x 21.7-26.8 mm (14.02 x 10.4 x 0.85-1.06 inches)
Weight: 2.45 kg (5.4 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen over Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD

Weight	2.35 kg vs 2.45 kg	0.1 kg lighter
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	Higher RAM potential
Key Travel	1.7 mm vs 1.5 mm	Better typing feel

Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD over MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78.9% vs ~72.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 6.8 mm	1.1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Noise Level	50 dB vs 58.5 dB	Less fan noise
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
Contrast Rate	1181:1 vs 757:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	99.4% vs 62.8%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	73.3% vs 42.1%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	73% vs 43.6%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	3 ms vs 24 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS vs 4.632 TFLOPS	Charges via USB-C type cable
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	4x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	11.9 x 7.6 cm vs 10.5 x 6.5 cm

Common Strengths of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD and MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (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
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD and MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen vs Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD: 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 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.35 kg (5.18 lbs)	2.45 kg (5.4 lbs)
Surface Area	930 cm2 (144.1 inches2)	941 cm2 (145.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~72.2%	~78.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.8 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	White, Gray

Comparison of the MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD External Dimensions

Weight

Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen weighs 2.35 kg (5.18 lbs), whereas the Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD weighs 2.45 kg (5.4 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 2.35 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD 2.45 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen 24.90 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD 21.70 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

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 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD is 0.15 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 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD: 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 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD.

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	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1375 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1645 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	65 W	45 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	4.632 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~14 Gbps	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	1408	2048
TMUs	88	64
ROPs	32	32

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 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD ' has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and the Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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)	Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16” (AMD)
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.	✖ Not supported.
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	80 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	150 W	230 / 300 W
Full Charging Time	2:26 hr	2:00 hr
AC Adapter Weight	490 gramm	1066 gramm

On the other hand, the Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD features a higher battery capacity of 80 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen's 54 Wh.

Battery Comparison

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen 54 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD 80 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
The Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
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 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD 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, Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen 250 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD 500 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

MSI Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen vs Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD 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 Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD (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 Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD have USB-A ports. Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD has 4x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD have USB Type-C ports. Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD 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 Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD feature an HDMI port. Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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 Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Bravo 15 2021 Ryzen and Legion 5 Pro 16-inch AMD 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	4x 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 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes