The Gigabyte A7 is well-suited for performance-heavy tasks like intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering simulations due to its stronger GPU and CPU. However, it is heavier, making it less portable, and has shorter battery life, which might be inconvenient for on-the-go use. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has a higher portability score, which is great for general use and carrying around. Remember that the MSI GF63 Thin offers less power for demanding applications and only a GTX 1650 Max-Q compared to the A7's RTX 3060, so it won't perform as well in resource-intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 offers stronger performance for general use because it has more RAM and a more powerful CPU, which are crucial for smooth multitasking and faster processing of applications. However, the MSI GF63 Thin, while offering less storage and lower performance, gains an edge in portability and a slightly longer battery life, which may be valued by users who prioritize mobility over raw power.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.0/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 delivers a better gaming and 3D experience with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, compared to the MSI GF63 Thin which has a less capable Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics card and a standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate. The improved GPU and screen refresh rate are crucial for smoother gameplay and better rendering of graphics-intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 is equipped with a superior AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with better screen quality from higher brightness and color space coverage, beneficial for detailed graphical work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A7 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
7.0/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte A7 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
7.3/10
6.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 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, a laptop with a clear display offering high resolution and bright visuals enhances the user experience, which the Gigabyte A7 provides, while the MSI GF63 Thin offers acceptable quality but may not be as vivid or sharp. When it comes to engineering and design, accurate colors are crucial; the Gigabyte A7 likely boasts better coverage of professional color gamuts, meaning your designs will look more true to life, whereas the MSI GF63's fair screen quality suggests it may fall short in color precision. For gaming and 3D rendering, fluid motion is key, which is determined by a high refresh rate; both laptops fall short in this aspect, leading to less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes or complex 3D animations.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI GF63 Thin has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 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
$940
$599
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
"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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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