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If cost is a major concern for you, the HP 14" Laptop is a more budget-friendly option and should handle basic tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption well. However, if you require higher performance for activities like 3D work, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software, the MSI Thin GF63, while costlier, offers more powerful hardware to meet those demands. The MSI also tends to have better gaming capabilities due to its dedicated graphics card. Keep in mind, the HP offers increased portability due to its smaller size and typically has longer battery life, which could be beneficial if you're frequently on the move. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Thin GF63 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop is fair for general use because it sports middle-of-the-road components like an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage, which are adequate for everyday tasks, but it has an edge with slightly better screen brightness and portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63, which is branded as good for general use, offers a more powerful Intel i7 CPU, double the RAM at 16GB, and larger storage at 512GB, enhancing performance for more demanding applications, but compromises with a lower display brightness, heavier weight, and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop uses an integrated GPU and has a screen with a standard refresh rate, both of which are less optimal for resource-intensive gaming and 3D applications, whereas the MSI Thin GF63 is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, providing more graphical power and a smoother visual experience for gaming and 3D purposes.
Engineering and Design
6.0
7.5
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop has a mid-range Ryzen 5 CPU with integrated graphics, making it less capable for demanding tasks compared to the MSI Thin GF63, which boasts a higher-end Intel i7 CPU and discrete Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, providing considerable power for engineering software and design work.
Screen Quality
6.3
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The MSI Thin GF63 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop like the HP with fair screen quality likely offers adequate resolution and brightness for tasks such as browsing the web or working on documents, but the screen may not be as vivid or crisp compared to higher-end models. In engineering and design, where color accuracy is crucial, both the HP and MSI with fair screen quality suggest they may not cover a wide color gamut, making them less ideal for professional photo editing or CAD work. For gaming and 3D applications, the importance of a high refresh rate means both laptops may not deliver as smooth imagery as gaming-dedicated machines, and their fair ranking indicates they have lower refresh rates, which could detract from fast-paced interactive experiences.
Battery
8.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Thin GF63 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
6.5
The MSI Thin GF63 and HP 14" Laptop both have only fair build quality, though the MSI Thin GF63 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$414
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $414 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.0
7.4
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Thin GF63 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation.
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
6.8
7.2
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Thin GF63 to be good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop 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.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 14" Laptop | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$414 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.22 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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Charles Jeffries | November 2022
"The MSI GF63 Thin 11SC can be an admirable value for gamers and power users on a minimal budget. For just $599 as reviewed in its base model, its Intel Core i5 H-class processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics perform much better than low-wattage CPUs and integrated graphics. That said, this is a light-class gaming laptop. Low scores in our demanding gaming benchmarks indicate using lower visual-quality settings will be required for playable performance."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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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