If you like Ryzen and Radeon components, MSI has the laptops for you.
What you need to know
- MSI has three all-AMD gaming laptops heading consumers' way.
- The Alpha 15 and Bravo 15 have been revamped, and the Delta 15 is all-new.
- The Bravo 15 is available now for $899.
Big fan of AMD? Tired of seeing "RTX" this and "Core i9" that? Well, MSI has three laptops custom-built for your wants. If you're eager to have a laptop with all the benefits of an all-AMD design, the revamped Alpha 15 and Bravo 15 and brand new Delta 15 are your tickets to team red paradise.
With all three laptops, you'll get AMD Ryzen 5000 H-Series mobile processors as well as Radeon graphics, up to Radeon RX 6700M. The Alpha and Delta machines also pack AMD SmartShift and AMD Smart Access Memory Technology. The Delta can go up to 1440p and packs a 240Hz refresh rate.
Mind you, remember what the tradeoff is with some AMD laptops. In short, if you unplug these laptops and try to game on the go, you may be at risk for reduced performance. But that's a tradeoff. If it's the kind you prefer over what Intel and NVIDIA offer in the laptop sector, by all means, proceed. After all, AMD machines still have a strong place on the list of the best gaming laptops.
Each of the three MSI laptops offers a different unique benefit. The Alpha 15 has an RGB backlit keyboard, the Bravo 15 is (as stated by MSI) "the first gaming laptop that supports modern standby features, ensuring a quicker login and instant wake while balancing system background tasks for longer battery life," and the Delta 15 emphasizes skinniness and portability. If you want to compare the machines' weights and sizes, check out their specs below:
Alpha 15 (AMD Advantage Edition)
| Category | Spec |
|---|---|
| Processor | Up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 Dual-channel |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 6600M |
| Storage | Dual M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs |
| Display | 15.6 inches 1920x1080 (FHD) 144Hz refresh rate |
| Ports | USB-C 3.2 (Gen 1) Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1) USB-A 2.0 Ethernet HDMI |
| Audio | Dual 2W speakers |
| Connectivity | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | Front-facing 720p |
| Keyboard | RGB backlight |
| Dimensions | 15.63 x 10.67 x 1.10 inches (397mm x 271mm x 28mm) |
| Weight | 5.1 pounds (2.31kg) |
| Availability | August 2021 |
Bravo 15
| Category | Spec |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile H-series |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 Dual-channel |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 5500M |
| Storage | M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD |
| Display | 15.6 inches 1920x1080 (FHD) 144Hz refresh rate |
| Ports | USB-C 3.2 (Gen 1) Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1) USB-A 2.0 Ethernet HDMI |
| Audio | Dual 2W speakers |
| Connectivity | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | Front-facing 720p |
| Keyboard | Red backlight |
| Dimensions | 14.13 x 10.2 x 0.98 inches (359mm x 259mm x 25mm) |
| Weight | 4.63 pounds (2.1kg) |
| Availability | Now |
Delta 15 (AMD Advantage Edition)
| Category | Spec |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile H-series |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 Dual-channel |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 6700M |
| Storage | Dual M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs |
| Display | 15.6 inches 1920x1080 (FHD) 240Hz refresh rate |
| Ports | Two USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2) Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 2) HDMI |
| Audio | Dual 2W speakers |
| Connectivity | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | Front-facing 720p |
| Keyboard | RGB backlight |
| Dimensions | 14.06 x 9.72 x 0.75 inches (357mm x 247mm x 19mm) |
| Weight | 4.19 pounds (1.9kg) |
| Availability | Late July 2021 |
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If you're looking at these machines and thinking, "I need one now," good news: The Bravo 15 is already out in the wild. The only issue is that it's currently sold out. But keep checking the link and you may get the opportunity to put $899 on the table for the all-AMD MSI machine you're craving.
Stalwart standby
Bravo 15
Affordable AMD
You want the benefits of an all-AMD machine. You're looking for a laptop with a Radeon RX 5500M GPU and Ryzen 5000 Mobile H-series processor. And now, with the MSI Bravo 15, you can have all of that for just $899.
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