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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a larger screen, a more powerful graphics card suitable for intensive gaming, and a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals than the MSI GF63 Thin; however, it is more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin is more affordable, lighter, and offers better portability but comes with a smaller screen, less powerful GPU not ideally suited for intense gaming, and a lower refresh rate which may affect fast-paced visuals. If gaming performance and larger display are priorities, and portability and cost are less of a concern, the ASUS may be the better option, whereas if affordability and ease of transport are more important, the MSI could be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.1
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 provides a large screen with higher refresh rate and decent heat management which is better suited for gaming and multitasking, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the MSI GF63 Thin, which is more portable with slightly better screen color coverage but offers lower storage capacity and screen refresh rate.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.0
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 provides a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, better suiting it for smoother gaming and 3D work compared to the MSI GF63 Thin, which is equipped with the less powerful Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, limiting its gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.0
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for engineering and design, though the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is well-suited for engineering and design tasks as it is equipped with a more powerful CPU (Intel i5-11400H) and GPU (Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti) compared to the MSI GF63 Thin's Intel i5-10300H processor and Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, which translate to better performance in computational and graphically intensive applications. While both have a similar amount of RAM and IPS screens with standard resolution, the ASUS offers a larger screen and higher refresh rate, enhancing visual workspace and smoothness; however, it's heavier and slightly less portable than the lighter MSI laptop.
Content Creation
7.1
6.0
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good for content creation, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
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
6.7
6.0
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for software development, though the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.9
6.1
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a sharp and vivid display for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a decent balance with respectable resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use. For engineering and design work, where color accuracy is paramount, both laptops have limitations in reproducing the wide color gamuts professionals need, classifying them as fair options for these fields. Gamers and 3D artists, however, would find both models lacking due to subpar refresh rates and only moderate resolution and panel types, detracting from the smooth and immersive experience desired in fast-paced games and 3D rendering.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI GF63 Thin has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
6.5
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has good build quality, while the MSI GF63 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$599
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Battery
4.5 Hours
4.2 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
MSI GF63 Thin
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Florian Glaser | January 2020
"If you leave aside the meagre port selection (no card reader, no DisplayPort, no Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1 Gen2), the fan control that could be improved (idle mode!) and the relatively dark and slow display, the MSI GF63 Thin 9SC does not have any major weaknesses. The 15-inch gamer is compact, has a low weight and offers a good price-to-performance ratio, which should please gamers that are looking for both a portable and an affordable gaming notebook. Input devices, battery life, case quality and performance are all appropriate for this purchase price."
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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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