ASUS TUF Gaming A17 vs MSI Thin GF63

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.

The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and identical screen refresh rates as the MSI Thin GF63, resulting in a very good gaming and 3D experience. While the MSI Thin GF63 also offers good gaming capabilities with a capable Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, its overall gaming performance will be slightly less impressive compared to the ASUS model due to the differences in GPU strength.

The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers exceptional performance for engineering and design due to a higher-tier CPU and GPU, which handle demanding applications better, and a larger screen that provides a more comfortable viewing experience, although it's less portable and has a heftier build. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63, while still providing good capabilities for such tasks, prioritizes portability and has a more compact form with lower weight, which may appeal to users frequently on the move, despite having a less powerful CPU and GPU combination and a smaller screen.

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.

When considering laptops for general use, the screen quality on both the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the MSI Thin GF63 is adequate due to respectable resolution and brightness, which facilitate comfortable everyday tasks such as browsing, video streaming, and document editing. For engineering and design work, despite fair resolution and panel quality, the color accuracy and range may not meet professional standards required for precise visual work because they lack the wide color gamuts found in higher-end displays. For 3D and gaming, while both laptops have enough resolution to deliver decent detail, their lower refresh rates limit the smoothness and responsiveness that avid gamers and 3D professionals seek in fast-paced scenarios or detailed animations.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.

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.