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The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers stronger performance for intensive engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks due to its more powerful processor and graphics card, making it suitable for professionals needing high processing power. It also has a higher quality OLED screen and a longer battery life but comes at a higher price and is less portable due to greater weight. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin is less expensive and slightly more portable, but compromises on performance, making it more suited for general use rather than demanding applications, with a lower quality IPS screen and shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.7
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is better suited for general use due to its superior central processing unit (CPU), double the amount of RAM, and higher-quality OLED screen, which results in a better multitasking experience and more vibrant display. Meanwhile, the MSI GF63 Thin, while more affordable, provides less power and memory for daily tasks and its IPS screen is less vibrant; additionally, its lower battery life and less effective heat management may impact longer sessions of use.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.0
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 comes with an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a 60Hz OLED screen, delivering good quality visuals and color reproduction; however, the screen refresh rate is not ideal for the most competitive gaming scenarios. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin is equipped with the Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q which offers modest performance for gaming and has a similar 60Hz IPS display, offering sufficient screen quality but again without the high refresh rates desired by serious gamers.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with a more powerful AMD processor, double the RAM, a superior Nvidia RTX GPU, and a higher quality OLED screen, is better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks than the MSI GF63 Thin, which is equipped with a less robust Intel processor, less RAM, a less powerful Nvidia GTX GPU, and an IPS display. While both are fairly portable and have good keyboards and speaker quality, the ASUS also offers a better screen for color-intensive work, making it a better choice for professionals in those fields.
Content Creation
7.7
6.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.5
6.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.6
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Zenbook Pro 15 boasts a higher resolution and brightness, enhancing the clarity and vividness necessary for general tasks and detailed engineering work, along with a wide color gamut that ensures accurate color reproduction critical for design professionals. However, its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion is a priority. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin offers moderate screen attributes across the board, sufficing for everyday and professional tasks but lacking in exceptional qualities that would benefit either high-end content creation or the rapid visual fluidity demanded by gamers and 3D visualization.
Battery
12.5 Hours
4.2 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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.
Build Quality
7.6
6.5
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
$1,109
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI GF63 Thin both have good portability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 12.5 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 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 | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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