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Updated January 12, 2024·
When deciding between the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the MSI Thin GF63, consider the following tradeoffs. The ASUS Vivobook offers slightly better graphics capabilities which can be important for tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning. It also has a larger screen with a higher resolution, providing more workspace and better image quality, essential for tasks that require attention to visual detail. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63 is often less expensive while still offering a good graphics card and processor for general use and some engineering tasks. It is also lighter and more compact, making it easier to carry around, which can be beneficial if you travel a lot or need to move the laptop frequently. Additionally, a more portable device usually means granting a bit on battery life and performance. So, if budget and portability are critical for you, and you do lighter tasks, the MSI might be a better choice. However, if you need higher graphical performance and can afford to spend more, the ASUS is likely the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook 16X.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Thin GF63 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X, equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a 120 Hz screen refresh rate, offers solid gaming and 3D performance with a decent screen quality, while the MSI Thin GF63, though it has a marginally less powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, compensates with a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, but it has a lower screen quality based on color space coverage.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is considered very good for engineering and design due to its superior GPU, larger screen with higher resolution and screen quality metrics like brightness and color coverage, providing an enhanced visual experience for detailed work. In comparison, the MSI Thin GF63, while still good for these uses, has a slightly less powerful CPU and GPU, and lower screen quality metrics, which may affect performance and visual detail in demanding engineering and design tasks.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 16X has a vibrant display with higher resolution and brightness, offering clearer and more vivid visuals. Engineering and design benefit from the Vivobook's wider color gamuts, providing more accurate colors for detailed work. However, for 3D and gaming, the MSI Thin GF63 may lag behind due to its moderate refresh rate and resolution, affecting the smoothness and sharpness needed for fast-paced visuals.
Cost
$1,200
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 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
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X boasts a higher resolution and battery capacity, making it suitable for extended general use with a better visual experience, but its larger screen size slightly reduces its portability compared to the MSI Thin GF63, which offers a relatively smaller, standard resolution screen and lower battery capacity, but is more portable due to its lighter weight.
Content Creation
7.7
7.4
9.0/10
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 Vivobook 16X 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
7.4
7.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and MSI Thin GF63 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 16X to have 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16X | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.25 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 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 | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 262 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Vivobook 16X
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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