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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the MSI Thin GF63, consider that the ASUS model has a larger screen with a higher resolution and aspect ratio well-suited for immersive gaming and multitasking, but it is heavier which impacts portability. The MSI offers a more compact option and lighter build for easier transportation. While both have similar storage and memory, the ASUS's AMD processor and GPU are geared towards high performance in demanding games and applications, whereas the MSI combines an Intel processor with an Nvidia GPU which can deliver solid gaming experiences and is beneficial for tasks that favor Nvidia's architecture. The ASUS also has a significantly larger battery, which may result in longer usage times away from a power source, while the MSI's smaller battery might mean more frequent charging. The choice should be based on your preference for screen size and gaming performance over portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A16.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.9
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Thin GF63 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is equipped with a high refresh rate screen, making it great for smooth gaming and 3D tasks, while its AMD GPU is well-suited for these demanding applications; on the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63 also delivers a solid gaming performance with a decent refresh rate and a powerful Nvidia GPU, though it's slightly lower refresh rate screen might not be as fluid as the ASUS's. Both laptops have good CPU and screen quality, but the ASUS stands out with a superior screen refresh rate, which is very important for gaming and 3D rendering.
Screen Quality
7.5
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 likely has a display with adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks and a color gamut that is suitable for engineering and design, though its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63 perhaps has a display with acceptable resolution and brightness for everyday use, but might not offer the wide color spectrum engineers and designers need, and similarly to the ASUS, the refresh rate might not suffice for gaming and 3D content. General users may find both screens sufficient for their needs, but gaming and design professionals will notice the differences in color accuracy and smoothness of motion.
Battery
12.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 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.
Build Quality
7.2
6.5
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
$838
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $838 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16, with substantial battery life and a larger, high-quality screen at a slightly higher weight, is suitable for extended general use, while the MSI Thin GF63 offers greater portability due to its lighter weight, but has inferior battery life and screen color quality, making it less suitable for long periods of use away from power outlets. Both laptops are equipped with powerful CPUs and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, and while they have similar storage capacity, the ASUS provides a better experience for media consumption with its higher screen resolution and color accuracy.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is equipped with a high-capacity battery, robust AMD CPU, and capable AMD GPU which, alongside its higher-resolution, superior color coverage screen, makes it well-suited for demanding engineering and design work requiring extended use away from power sources. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63 features a potent Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU combination and is lighter and thinner, favoring greater ease of transport, but with its lesser battery capacity and screen color accuracy, it may need more frequent charging and may not display colors as vividly.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Thin GF63 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Gaming A16 | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$838 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.97'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming A16
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PCWorld
Dominic Bayley | May 2023
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
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 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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