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Envy 17
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GF63 Thin
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good for software development
  • Good overall build quality
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
  • The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the HP Envy 17.

Key differences

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Software Development

7.3
Envy 17
GF63 Thin
6.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 is good for software development, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.8
Envy 17
GF63 Thin
6.8
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI GF63 Thin has a better screen for gaming and AI.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Envy 17
GF63 Thin
4.2 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.2
Envy 17
GF63 Thin
6.5
The HP Envy 17 has good build quality, while the MSI GF63 Thin has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.5
Envy 17
GF63 Thin
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Envy 17 and MSI GF63 Thin are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.3
Envy 17
GF63 Thin
6.4
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI GF63 Thin and HP Envy 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.1
Envy 17
GF63 Thin
6.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy 17 to be good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.

Content Creation

7.4
Envy 17
GF63 Thin
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy 17 and MSI GF63 Thin are both good for content creation.

Portability

Good
Envy 17
GF63 Thin
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI GF63 Thin and HP Envy 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$613
Envy 17
GF63 Thin
$619
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The HP Envy 17 has a price of $613 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $619.

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How the HP Envy 17 and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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HP Envy 17MSI GF63 Thin
HP Envy 17MSI GF63 Thin

GENERAL

Price
$613
$619
Release Date
May 1, 2023October 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77''14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85''
Weight
5.5 lbs4.1 lbs
Width
15.68"14.13"
Depth
10.2"9.99"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-1260PIntel i5-11400H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours4.25 Hours
Battery Capacity
55 Wh51 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
329 nits262 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/106.5/10
Portability Score
7/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/106.8/10
Webcam
1080p720P
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
33
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
31
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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HP Envy 17

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Marcus Schwarten | April 2023
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."

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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