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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is more expensive but offers more storage, higher RAM, and a better processor, making it suited for intensive tasks and multitasking. Its OLED screen has a higher resolution and is touch-enabled, perfect for sharp visuals and designers but might consume more battery. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin is budget-friendly with decent performance for everyday tasks and casual gaming, thanks to its dedicated graphics card. However, its storage and memory are less compared to the Dell. If you're considering portability and battery life, the lighter and more compact Dell might appeal to you, while the MSI is slightly heavier and bulkier, which might affect its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
6.0
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in general use due to its high-quality OLED screen with excellent color coverage, powerful CPU, and substantial RAM, complemented by good battery life and a high portability score. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin offers a less impressive IPS screen with lower color accuracy, a modest CPU and RAM configuration, which is suitable for basic tasks but not as efficient for multitasking or demanding applications, coupled with a lower battery life and a heavier build which affects its portability.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is superior for engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, integrated high-quality GPU, and OLED screen that offers excellent resolution and color accuracy. The MSI GF63 Thin, while more affordable, has a lesser CPU, less RAM, a lower tier dedicated GPU, and an IPS screen with a standard resolution, making it less suited for demanding engineering tasks and precise design work.
Content Creation
8.3
6.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very 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
8.3
6.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very 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
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus likely features a higher resolution and brightness, along with a quality panel that makes images and text sharp and easy to read, which is why it's excellent for engineering and design with accurate colors covering a wide color gamut. However, it may have a lower refresh rate, which is less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. The MSI GF63 Thin, offering fair screen quality across the board, probably has moderate resolution and brightness and an adequate panel type, but it doesn't excel in color accuracy for professional design work or high refresh rate for gaming.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
Excellent
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the MSI GF63 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very 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
$1,849
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is equipped with an Intel i7-1280P Iris Xe GPU which, despite being integrated, performs competitively for light gaming and 3D applications on its vibrant OLED screen; however, it lacks a high refresh rate, making it less ideal for fast-paced gaming that benefits from smoother visuals.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 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 | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 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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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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 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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