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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is more expensive but offers better screen quality, more storage, and a longer battery life, which makes it suitable for general use and multitasking. It has a unique dual-screen feature that can be useful for productivity tasks. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin is less expensive and has a dedicated graphics card, which is better for gaming and some engineering applications, but it provides less storage and a shorter battery life. If portability is important, both laptops are relatively similar in weight, though the MSI is slightly heavier. Choose the ASUS for better display and battery life for everyday tasks, or the MSI for more cost-effective gaming and graphics-intensive work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offers a better processor, higher screen brightness, and more extensive color coverage for a more vibrant display, making it well-suited for tasks that may require more processing power and visual clarity, but it has a shorter battery life compared to the MSI GF63 Thin which might be preferable for longer use without charging.
Engineering and Design
6.6
6.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3
6.0
5.5/10
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 Zenbook Duo 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
7.0
6.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
6.8
6.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14's high-resolution display offers crisp and vivid visuals with brightness that enhances the viewing experience, while the MSI GF63 Thin provides adequate clarity but might not be as vibrant or as bright. In tasks involving engineering and design, the Zenbook Duo 14 excels due to its wider color gamut coverage, rendering colors more accurately, which is critical for professional creative work, whereas the GF63 Thin has a more limited color range making it less suitable for precision work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops are less ideal as they lack high refresh rates needed for smooth motion, although their resolution and panel quality still deliver decent image detail and stability for less demanding tasks.
Battery
8.5 Hours
4.2 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability, while the MSI GF63 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.5
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
$999
$599
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 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
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics card, has a solid screen quality but is not specifically designed for high-end gaming; meanwhile, the MSI GF63 Thin includes a dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics card which provides better performance for gaming and 3D tasks, though both laptops only support a 60Hz screen refresh rate, which is a limiting factor for gaming where higher refresh rates can provide a smoother experience.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | 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 | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 314 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2020
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
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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