The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers better performance for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, or gaming due to its more powerful processor and graphics card, but it's heavier and less portable. The MSI GF63 Thin, while much more affordable and portability-friendly, has lesser performance capabilities making it more suited for general use and not ideal for heavy-duty tasks. The Aorus 17G also has a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals which is advantageous for gaming. Note that the Aorus 17G will have shorter battery life due to its high-performance components, whereas the GF63 Thin is designed for longer use on a single charge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for general use
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 battery life
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
282.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers better general use capabilities due to its more powerful CPU, larger quantity of RAM, and higher screen quality with better brightness and color space coverage, which benefits tasks requiring visual precision, while its larger size and weight make it less portable compared to the MSI GF63 Thin. The MSI laptop, on the other hand, trades off some performance and screen quality for improved portability due to its lighter weight and smaller footprint, although it has lesser battery life and lower keyboard and speaker quality.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.0/10
7.6/10
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
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G outperforms the MSI GF63 Thin in gaming and 3D due to its significantly more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate of up to 300Hz, as opposed to the MSI's Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q and 60Hz refresh rate. Additionally, while both have IPS displays with the same resolution, the superior GPU and refresh rate in the Aorus 17G enable smoother visuals and better performance in demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, larger amount of RAM, and superior GPU, offering higher performance necessary for demanding tasks, alongside a higher quality screen. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin, while still capable of handling basic engineering and design work, is less powerful and has a lower quality screen, but its lighter weight makes it more portable for users who value ease of carrying over raw performance.
Content Creation
7.5/10
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 Aorus 17G 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
7.2/10
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
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
8.0/10
6.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G provides a sharp, bright display with accurate colors, making it suitable for both general use and tasks that require precise color representation, like engineering and design; however, its refresh rate may not be high enough for the smooth visuals preferred in gaming and 3D applications. The MSI GF63 Thin offers a fair display for everyday tasks and sufficient color accuracy for casual design work, but it may not satisfy professionals who need a wider color gamut and the display might not be as vibrant as other options. For gaming and 3D uses, both laptops may fall short due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for fluid motion and immersive experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI GF63 Thin has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
$2,329
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a price of $2,329 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
"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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