The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers significantly better performance with a more powerful processor and graphics card, more memory, and storage, making it ideal for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. However, it's less portable due to its weight and size, and the higher performance components may result in shorter battery life. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin is more affordable, lighter, and thinner, which enhances its portability and may offer longer battery life, but it has less power and storage, suitable for general use or lighter engineering tasks. Consider the Gigabyte Aorus 15P if performance is a priority and the MSI GF63 Thin if you prefer affordability and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15P.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is equipped with a high-end CPU, abundant RAM, and a top-notch GPU which contribute to its suitability for demanding tasks, whereas the MSI GF63 Thin, with its mid-tier CPU, less RAM, and a lower tier GPU, offers fair performance for general use but may struggle with more intensive applications. In terms of screen quality, both have similar resolution and IPS panels, but the Aorus 15P's better battery life and larger storage capacity give it an edge for more versatile use, though the GF63 Thin's lighter weight offers greater portability.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.8/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.3/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
8.1/10
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P's good screen quality stems from its high resolution and brightness, making for clear, vivid displays, while the MSI GF63 Thin offers adequate visuals with acceptable sharpness and brightness, but not as impressive. In regards to engineering and design, the Aorus stands out with its broader color gamuts, allowing for more precise color work, but both may not satisfy the highest color accuracy requirements. For gaming and 3D applications, the Aorus doesn't meet the mark due to a lower refresh rate, leading to less fluid motion, while the MSI also struggles, lacking both high refresh rates and top-tier resolution or panel quality.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
$1,950
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
"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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