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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the MSI GF63 Thin depends on your priorities. The ASUS offers a better screen with higher resolution and OLED technology, which is great for vibrant colors and viewing angles, thus ideal for general media consumption and some creative work. In contrast, the MSI has a dedicated graphics card which provides more power for gaming and 3D work, and it has a slightly larger screen. The ASUS is more portable with a better battery life but has lower graphics performance compared to the MSI. If gaming or graphics-intensive tasks are important, the MSI may be your preference. If you prefer a more portable laptop with excellent screen quality for everyday use and media, consider the ASUS. Both are in a similar price range, so your decision should be guided by whether you prioritize portability and display quality or gaming and graphics performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.
Key differences
General Use
7.0
6.0
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers strong performance for general tasks with its OLED screen displaying vibrant colors, and it's lighter and boasts a longer battery life, which improves its portability. However, the MSI GF63 Thin, while slightly heavier and with shorter battery life, includes a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, potentially making it a better choice for tasks that can benefit from graphics acceleration.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.0
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is equipped with a high-resolution OLED screen that has superior color accuracy, making it ideal for engineering and design tasks where visual fidelity is crucial. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin, while having a dedicated Nvidia GPU which could be beneficial for certain applications, offers an IPS screen with lower resolution and color accuracy, which may not be as suitable for detail-oriented engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.3
6.0
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2
6.0
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
8.4
6.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a superior visual experience for general use and engineering because it likely boasts a higher resolution, better panel technology, and higher brightness, resulting in clearer and more vibrant images. For engineering and design tasks, it provides wider color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color reproduction which is crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is essential for smooth motion, the ASUS falls short, making it less ideal for those specific purposes, regardless of its adequate resolution and panel type.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the MSI GF63 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
$548
$599
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 385 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
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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