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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and a higher resolution touchscreen for ease of use and better display quality, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is a solid choice despite its higher cost. It also offers a more compact form factor for improved portability. On the other hand, if gaming or graphic-intensive tasks are your priority and you're looking for a dedicated graphics card for better performance in these areas, the MSI Thin GF63 is more suitable; however, it's heavier and may have shorter battery life. Consider the HP for a more portable laptop with a better display and battery, versus the MSI for better gaming and graphics performance at a lower price and with a larger screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good for general use
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is very good for general use, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro offers a brighter, higher-resolution touchscreen, leading to superior screen quality for general use, and its remarkable battery life ensures longer unplugged usage, making it very good for portability and on-the-go tasks.
Content Creation
7.9
7.4
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for content creation, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.8
7.2
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for software development, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.1
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Thin GF63 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When choosing the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", you'll get a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it great for everyday tasks and professional design work where color accuracy is crucial. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which can affect the smoothness of motion and responsiveness. The MSI Thin GF63 offers a decent display for most tasks and will handle design software adequately, but also lacks a high refresh rate necessary for the best 3D and gaming experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Thin GF63 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the MSI Thin GF63 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.9
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Thin GF63, with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, provides smoother visuals and better performance needed for gaming and 3D applications than the HP Dragonfly Pro, which has an AMD Radeon 680M GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60 Hz. While the Dragonfly Pro may be suitable for lighter gaming, the higher-end GPU and faster screen of the Thin GF63 make it a more capable option for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.5
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Radeon GPU, high screen resolution with great color accuracy, as well as lower weight makes it suitable for engineering and design tasks, whereas the MSI Thin GF63 equipped with an Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU offers superior processing and graphics capability which is essential for demanding engineering software, but with a tradeoff in portability and screen color quality. Both laptops deliver on core performance attributes but differ in their balance between display fidelity and raw graphical processing power, which is key for various engineering and design applications.
Cost
$1,400
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,400.
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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
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PCWorld
Brendan Nystedt | March 2023
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
MSI Thin GF63
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Tom's Hardware
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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