The Gigabyte Aorus 7 will cost more than the MSI GF63 Thin but offers superior performance for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its better GPU and CPU. It also has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming and engineering applications, but it's heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin is more affordable and lightweight, making it easier to carry around, but it may not perform as well with demanding tasks due to its older CPU and GPU. You'll also find less storage space and a smaller battery, which means it won't last as long on a single charge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
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 battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 outperforms the MSI GF63 Thin for gaming and 3D applications mainly due to its much more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which supports hardware ray tracing and DLSS, and a significantly higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals during fast-paced scenes. While both have IPS displays for good screen quality, the MSI GF63 Thin's GPU, the Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q, lacks these advanced features and its screen refresh rate is considerably lower, resulting in less fluid motion in games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 outperforms the MSI GF63 Thin in engineering and design tasks due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a much more powerful GPU, all of which are crucial for running intensive applications often used in these fields.
Content Creation
7.6/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
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 7 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
7.4/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
8.3/10
6.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 offers a higher resolution and brightness, making it ideal for daily tasks and clear image viewing which benefits general use, while its color accuracy supports detailed work for engineering and design. The MSI GF63 Thin provides an acceptable image for everyday activities and sufficient color quality for non-professional design work, but neither laptop has a fast refresh rate, making them less suitable for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D applications. Moreover, the panel types on both are less geared towards the high-speed visuals 3D tasks demand.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
$1,190
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
"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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