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Updated January 16, 2024·

If affordability is a priority and your needs are centered around general use like browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the Acer Aspire 5 15 can be a good choice due to its lower price point. However, if you require higher performance for tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or video editing, investing in the MSI Thin GF63 would be beneficial as it typically offers better processing power and graphics performance. Keep in mind the MSI might also offer better build quality and a more gaming-oriented design at the cost of being slightly heavier, which may affect portability. Additionally, the MSI might have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful components. Consider which aspects—cost, performance, portability, battery life—are most critical for your use case before making your decision. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
  • Good for engineering and design

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.1
Aspire 5 15
Thin GF63
6.9
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

6.6
Aspire 5 15
Thin GF63
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 5 15
Thin GF63
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The MSI Thin GF63 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Battery

7.0 Hours
Aspire 5 15
Thin GF63
4.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 hours of battery life.

Cost

$480
Aspire 5 15
Thin GF63
$1,150
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.5
Aspire 5 15
Thin GF63
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.3
Aspire 5 15
Thin GF63
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Thin GF63 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.3
Aspire 5 15
Thin GF63
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for software development.

Portability

Good
Aspire 5 15
Thin GF63
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and MSI Thin GF63 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

6.5
Aspire 5 15
Thin GF63
6.5
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and MSI Thin GF63 both have only fair build quality.

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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 5 15MSI Thin GF63
Acer Aspire 5 15MSI Thin GF63

GENERAL

Price
$480
$1,150
Release Date
May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7''14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85''
Weight
3.97 lbs4.1 lbs
Width
14.21"14.13"
Depth
9.4"9.99"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1335UIntel i7-12650H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours4.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
50 Wh51 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
275 nits262 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.5/106.5/10
Portability Score
7.8/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/106.8/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
22
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Acer Aspire 5 15

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NotebookCheck

Sascha Mölck | November 2022
"The Acer Aspire 5 15 is a good value office laptop with reasonable battery life. The combination of slim exterior, relatively low weight (approx. 1.7 kg) and 8 hour real-life battery runtime makes the Acer Aspire a truly mobile laptop. The modest Tiger Lake processor supports this area and simultaneously ensures an affordable price point. The Aspire produces little noise and stays cool. The screen (FHD, IPS) might not win any prizes but is entirely appropriate for the price."

MSI Thin GF63

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Tom's Hardware

Charles Jeffries | November 2022
"The MSI GF63 Thin 11SC can be an admirable value for gamers and power users on a minimal budget. For just $599 as reviewed in its base model, its Intel Core i5 H-class processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics perform much better than low-wattage CPUs and integrated graphics. That said, this is a light-class gaming laptop. Low scores in our demanding gaming benchmarks indicate using lower visual-quality settings will be required for playable performance."

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About Acer

Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.

About MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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