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Inspiron 14 Plus
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Thin GF63
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
  • Good overall display quality
  • 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 Inspiron 14 Plus.

Key differences

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Content Creation

7.9
Inspiron 14 Plus
Thin GF63
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for content creation, though the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is somewhat better.

Software Development

7.7
Inspiron 14 Plus
Thin GF63
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

7.0
Inspiron 14 Plus
Thin GF63
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
326.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Thin GF63 has a better screen for gaming and AI.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Inspiron 14 Plus
Thin GF63
4.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Inspiron 14 Plus
Thin GF63
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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
Inspiron 14 Plus
Thin GF63
6.5
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has good build quality, while the MSI Thin GF63 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
Inspiron 14 Plus
Thin GF63
7.4
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
326.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
6.0 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 Inspiron 14 Plus and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.6
Inspiron 14 Plus
Thin GF63
6.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
2240 x 1400
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 Inspiron 14 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.8
Inspiron 14 Plus
Thin GF63
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for engineering and design.

Cost

$1,162
Inspiron 14 Plus
Thin GF63
$1,150
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The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a price of $1,162 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,150.

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How the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 14 PlusMSI Thin GF63
Dell Inspiron 14 PlusMSI Thin GF63

GENERAL

Price
$1,162
$1,150
Release Date
July 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7''14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85''
Weight
3.7 lbs4.1 lbs
Width
12.36"14.13"
Depth
8.96"9.99"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HIntel i7-12650H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
12
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours4.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
64 Wh51 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2240 x 14001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
326 nits262 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/106.5/10
Portability Score
8.1/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.8/106.8/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
22
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

Shopping

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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus

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NotebookCheck

Allen Ngo | August 2022
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."

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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