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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with its larger screen and higher resolution, is better suited for productivity and general use, offering more workspace and sharper visuals. It has more storage and RAM, which is beneficial for multitasking and running demanding applications. However, despite a similar price, the MSI GF63 Thin, with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card, provides better gaming performance and may also handle 3D rendering and machine learning tasks more effectively. The MSI laptop is also more portable, with a slightly lighter build and a smaller screen. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook has a longer battery life, making it more suited for extended use without charging. Choose the ASUS for productivity and longer battery life or the MSI for gaming and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
6.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is preferred for general use because it features a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-resolution screen with better color coverage than the MSI GF63 Thin, which, while having dedicated graphics suitable for gaming, offers less storage, a lower-quality display, and an older CPU, all of which contribute to its less favorable evaluation for general use. Additionally, the ASUS has a more modern operating system and a higher contrast ratio, enhancing visual and overall performance, whereas the MSI, though comparable in portability, falls short in battery life and screen quality, important for longer and more pleasant use.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a stronger CPU and more RAM, which are essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, plus its screen has higher resolution and better color accuracy than the MSI GF63 Thin. The MSI is more portable and provides a dedicated GPU which is preferable for graphics-intensive work, but it's limited by its lower amount of RAM and older CPU, making the Vivobook more suitable for complex engineering projects.
Content Creation
7.5
6.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.3
6.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is good for software development, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
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
6.4
6.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and MSI GF63 Thin, with panels that offer moderate resolution and brightness, provide a comfortable viewing experience for tasks like browsing and document editing but lack the vivid color and contrast that professional design work demands. Engineers and designers may find the color accuracy limited for precise work due to the narrower color gamuts. Meanwhile, gamers and those working with 3D graphics may be disappointed by the lower refresh rates, which result in less fluid motion and responsiveness in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 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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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 uses an integrated GPU which is less powerful than the dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU in the MSI GF63 Thin, making the latter more suitable for gaming and 3D tasks. However, both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, which means neither is particularly suited to high-refresh-rate gaming that would benefit from faster displays.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and MSI GF63 Thin both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 16 to have 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
$629
$599
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $629 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16 | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$629 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 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 | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 295 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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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