If you prioritize a versatile, high-quality build and often use your laptop on the go, the HP Spectre x360 14 offers a premium experience with its convertible design and touch screen, ideal for general use and productivity tasks. Despite its higher cost, you'll benefit from its portability and battery efficiency. However, if gaming or performance-heavy tasks are your focus and you're willing to trade off battery life and a sleeker build, the MSI GF63 Thin provides stronger graphics capabilities and processing power, more suited to gaming and demanding applications, at a more budget-friendly price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the HP Spectre x360 14.
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
6.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a balance of a strong CPU and RAM, exceptional screen quality, and longer battery life, making it suitable for general use, while its convertible design enhances portability. Whereas the MSI GF63 Thin, while also fairly portable, has a focus on gaming, which may compromise battery life and screen quality for general tasks compared to the Spectre.
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
6.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the HP Spectre x360 14 is somewhat better.
The HP Spectre x360 14's GPU handles games and 3D applications decently, though it's not as focused on gaming as the MSI GF63 Thin, which includes a more gaming-oriented GPU and a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals. The Spectre offers a high-quality screen and versatile CPU for general tasks, while the GF63 prioritizes fluent gameplay with a better GPU and faster screen refresh rate, though this might come at the cost of lower screen quality in non-gaming tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 14, with its robust CPU, ample RAM, high-quality GPU, and superior screen quality excels in handling the demanding software used in engineering and design. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin, while more portable and cost-effective, has modest specs in these areas, which makes it adequate for less intensive tasks but might struggle with complex engineering applications.
Content Creation
8.7/10
6.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very 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
8.4/10
6.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very 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
8.6/10
6.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a high-resolution display and bright screen with a wide color gamut, making it ideal for vivid visuals in general use and precise color work in engineering and design. However, its standard refresh rate limits its effectiveness for smooth rendering in 3D applications and gaming. The MSI GF63 Thin provides decent visual quality for day-to-day tasks and sufficient color accuracy for some design work, but like the HP, its refresh rate is not tailored for the high frame rates desired by gamers and those using 3D software.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good portability, while the MSI GF63 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very 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
$1,630
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a price of $1,630 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
"The numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium laptop."
"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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