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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Envy x360 15" is often slightly less expensive and offers better battery life, a touchscreen, and a more recent release date, granting it some modern features. It's suitable for general use, lightweight engineering tasks, and has a white backlit keyboard, but it's not designed for intensive gaming or demanding 3D tasks. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin excels in gaming due to its dedicated Nvidia graphics card and is commonly known for its gaming appearance, despite being slightly heavier and having a shorter battery life. If gaming or 3D applications are priorities, the MSI might be the better choice, while the HP Envy is more suited for general productivity with the added flexibility of a touchscreen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the HP Envy x360 15".
Key differences
General Use
7.2
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Envy x360 15" is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" stands out for its versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible that can be used as a laptop or a tablet, contributing to its suitability for general use, along with a good balance of important features like CPU performance, RAM, screen quality, portability, and battery life.
Engineering and Design
6.5
6.0
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Envy x360 15" and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for engineering and design, though the HP Envy x360 15" is somewhat better.
The HP Envy x360 15" has an AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega GPU which provide competent computing and graphics performance but may fall short for highly demanding engineering tasks, while its 2-in-1 convertible design and touchscreen enhance creative applications and its IPS screen offers reasonable color accuracy and brightness.
Content Creation
7.3
6.0
5.6/10
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 Envy x360 15" 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
7.2
6.0
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy x360 15" 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
6.2
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The HP Envy x360 15" has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for software development, and content creation.
The HP Envy x360 15" and MSI GF63 Thin both offer screens with enough brightness and resolution for everyday tasks like web browsing or document editing, but may lack the vibrancy and clarity demanded by high-end graphic design or video editing. These laptops have screen color coverages that may not meet the precision required for professional engineering and design work, where accurate color reproduction is crucial. Gamers and those working with 3D applications might find the refresh rates on both models inadequate for the smooth visuals typically desired in fast-paced games or fluid animation rendering.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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
7.2
6.5
The HP Envy x360 15" 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
$430
$599
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
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
The HP Envy x360 15" and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy x360 15" is limited in gaming and 3D performance due to its integrated AMD GPU, while the MSI GF63 Thin, with its dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q, offers better performance but both have the same screen refresh rate which is not ideal for fast-paced games. Despite having similar CPUs and screen qualities, the dedicated GPU in the MSI provides a distinct advantage for gaming and 3D tasks over the integrated GPU in the HP Envy.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP Envy x360 15" and MSI GF63 Thin both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| HP Envy x360 15" | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$430 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.43 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.07" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.99" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 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 | 271 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP Envy x360 15"
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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