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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you value affordability and are primarily looking to handle everyday tasks such as browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the Dell Inspiron 14 may be a suitable choice for you due to its lower price point. However, if you desire stronger performance for tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or more intensive engineering software, the MSI Thin GF63 usually offers more powerful hardware but at a higher cost. Keep in mind, the MSI model may also have superior graphics capabilities, which is important for visually demanding applications. Additionally, consider the expected battery life and portability; a thinner and lighter laptop can be beneficial if you travel frequently, though it may have a shorter battery life due to the compact design. Ultimately, you should weigh the importance of performance against cost and your specific computing needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.
The MSI Thin GF63 provides better gaming and 3D performance than the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 primarily because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU that's well-suited for such tasks and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz providing smoother visuals, compared to the Dell's integrated Vega 8 graphics and 60Hz screen. The Dell's setup is fair for casual gaming and less demanding 3D applications, while the MSI is equipped to handle more intensive gaming and 3D rendering scenarios.
Screen Quality
6.1
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Thin GF63 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 14 and MSI Thin GF63 have acceptable screen quality, with both offering adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. Both laptops have limitations in color accuracy and range, which are crucial for engineering and design work, where precise color representation and wide color gamuts are needed. Neither laptop is optimal for gaming and 3D applications as they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and responsive gameplay, although both provide acceptable resolution and panel types for casual visual experiences.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the MSI Thin GF63 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 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.
Cost
$779
$1,150
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
216.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is favored for general use due to its combination of ample memory, efficient AMD processor, high-quality IPS touchscreen with higher resolution and brightness, lighter weight, and longer battery life, all making it suitable for everyday tasks and portability. Conversely, while the MSI Thin GF63 also has ample memory and a more powerful Intel processor with a dedicated graphics card suitable for more demanding applications, its emphasis on performance results in a shorter battery life and a heavier build, though its larger screen and higher contrast may appeal to users prioritizing media consumption and gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU with integrated Vega 8 graphics, sufficient RAM for multitasking, and an IPS display with a higher resolution, which provides clear and substantial screen space. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63 caters to the same use cases with its powerful Intel i7 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, offering strong performance for computational tasks and graphics-heavy applications, along with a high-refresh-rate screen, though its display has a standard resolution which may impact fine detail work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
6.9/10
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 Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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.
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How the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$779 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.48 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 216 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
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PCMag
Eric Grevstad | August 2023
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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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