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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the HP 15" Laptop and the MSI GF63 Thin, consider how you'll use the device. The HP is likely more versatile for general use; it may offer a balance of cost, battery life, and functionality. The MSI, being part of the 'Thin' series, is targeted towards gamers and may provide higher performance for graphics-intensive tasks at the expense of battery life and possibly being more expensive. It's also designed to be more portable than typical gaming laptops. So, if gaming or high-performance tasks are your priority and you're okay with a higher price, the MSI could be beneficial. However, for everyday tasks, the HP might be more economical and offer sufficient performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP 15" Laptop and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for general use, though the HP 15" Laptop is somewhat better.
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.
Content Creation
6.9
6.0
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP 15" Laptop and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for content creation, though the HP 15" Laptop is somewhat better.
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
6.7
6.0
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP 15" Laptop and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for software development, though the HP 15" Laptop is somewhat better.
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
6.3
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The HP 15" Laptop has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP and MSI laptops have fair screen quality for general use due to adequate resolution and brightness, but they may not have the premium panel types that offer better viewing angles and color reproduction. For engineering and design, their screens provide sufficient detail but lack extensive color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are crucial for accurate color work. Regarding gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they do not feature high refresh rates that are essential for smooth motion, and their resolution and panel type, while acceptable, are not tailored for the high-performance visuals these tasks often require.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop 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.
Build Quality
6.0
6.5
The MSI GF63 Thin and HP 15" Laptop both have only fair build quality, though the MSI GF63 Thin has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$378
$599
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GF63 Thin to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop is equipped with an integrated Intel UHD Graphics chip that provides moderate performance for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the MSI GF63 Thin, while not specified in the given information, likely has a dedicated GPU which would typically offer better rendering capabilities for such tasks; however, both have screens limited to 60Hz refresh rates, restricting the potential for smoother gameplay that higher refresh rates would provide. The CPU and screen quality are also factors, but they are secondary to GPU performance and screen refresh rate when considering gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.2
6.0
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP 15" Laptop and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP 15" laptop with its lower-end CPU and integrated GPU is less suited for demanding engineering and design tasks than the MSI GF63, which has a more capable CPU and dedicated GPU; however, the MSI might be less portable and has lower screen color accuracy which is essential for design work. Both have similar RAM and screen quality but differentiating factors like the stronger processing capabilities of the MSI GF63 make it better for performance-intensive applications, while the HP 15" might appeal for more general use and tasks that are less resource-heavy.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP 15" Laptop and MSI GF63 Thin both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 15" Laptop | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$378 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.73 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | Yes | 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 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP 15" Laptop
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
MSI GF63 Thin
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Florian Glaser | January 2020
"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 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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