For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14's lower price makes it a budget-friendly option with moderate performance from its AMD processor and basic graphics capable for everyday tasks. If you prioritize a blend of portability and battery life, its lighter weight and compact size might appeal to you. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63, while less affordable, offers more power for tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software due to its Intel processor and advanced Nvidia graphics. However, it is heavier, which might make it less convenient to carry around. If your work or hobbies demand high performance, and you don't mind the increase in weight or price, the MSI Thin GF63 is advisable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Thin GF63 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 delivers fair performance for general use with its modest CPU and RAM, which are adequate for everyday tasks, and its lightweight design enhances portability but with limited battery life. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63 offers good general-use performance bolstered by a more powerful CPU, double the RAM for smoother multitasking, and a higher-quality screen, though with a slight tradeoff in portability due to increased weight and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 comes with an AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less ideal for gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the MSI Thin GF63 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which are better suited for such demands.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and AMD Radeon GPU, is less powerful and has a lower quality screen than the MSI Thin GF63 with its Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, making the MSI more suitable for engineering and design tasks that demand high performance and good visual clarity.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.4/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Thin GF63 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
6.4/10
7.2/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
6.2/10
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The MSI Thin GF63 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and MSI Thin GF63, with their fair screen quality, offer adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, making them suitable for general use. However, for engineering and design, professionals may find the color representation lacking as these laptops do not excel in covering wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are crucial for precise color work. For gaming and 3D applications, both models fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced scenes or intensive graphical tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Thin GF63 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$450
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,400.
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
"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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