If you primarily use your laptop for everyday tasks like browsing the internet, working with documents, or streaming video, and you prioritize a lower cost and greater portability, then the MSI Thin GF63 would serve you well. On the other hand, if your work involves more demanding tasks such as 3D animation, machine learning, engineering simulations, or if you are an avid gamer, then the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, while more expensive, offers significantly better performance. The trade-off with the ASUS is that it is likely to be heavier and bulkier, which might be a drawback if you often carry your laptop around. Additionally, gaming laptops like the ASUS ROG typically have shorter battery life due to their powerful hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Thin GF63 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a high-resolution display with vivid colors, making it suitable for general use and engineering tasks that require precise color reproduction. However, its refresh rate isn't the highest, which can be a downside for gaming and 3D work that often benefit from smoother visuals during fast action. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63, while offering acceptable resolution and color quality for everyday tasks and some design work, lacks the superior color gamut and high refresh rate necessary for advanced engineering applications and the most fluid gaming or 3D experiences.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Thin GF63 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has good build quality, while the MSI Thin GF63 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,400.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a stronger CPU and GPU combination with its AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and AMD RX 6800M, which, along with a high battery capacity and screen refresh rate, makes it very well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.4/10
7.8/10
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 ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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