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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the HP Victus 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.3
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The HP Victus 15 is better suited for general use than the MSI GF63 Thin because it has a more powerful CPU, a higher-quality GPU, and a screen with better color accuracy and higher refresh rate, along with a slightly larger battery capacity, contributing to a longer battery life. While both have similar portability, the HP Victus 15's newer components and better heat management make it a more capable general-use laptop.
Engineering and Design
6.7
6.0
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for engineering and design, though the HP Victus 15 is somewhat better.
The HP Victus 15 is better suited for engineering and design use because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, which are essential for intensive tasks, and a higher quality screen, which is important for detailed work. While the MSI GF63 Thin is lightweight and thus more portable, its older generation components and lower screen quality make it less ideal for demanding engineering software and design visuals.
Content Creation
7.2
6.0
8.3/10
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 Victus 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
7.0
6.0
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 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
6.9
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering laptops for general use, the HP Victus 15's stronger panel type, resolution, and brightness make it a better choice, offering clearer visuals and more vibrant colors. For engineering and design tasks, the color accuracy and range are crucial, so although both the HP Victus 15 and MSI GF63 Thin offer fair screen quality, professionals in these fields might find the colors less precise than ideal. Finally, for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion and responsiveness are paramount, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid on-screen motion.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.2 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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
7.4
6.5
The HP Victus 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.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.0
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Victus 15 has a more up-to-date RTX 3050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate which is favourable for smooth gaming and 3D experiences, whereas the MSI GF63 Thin, despite its lighter weight making it more portable, comes with an older GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU and a lower screen refresh rate which may not handle gaming and 3D tasks as effectively. Both laptops have comparable CPUs and screen quality, but the HP's hardware is better suited for gaming demands.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI GF63 Thin and HP Victus 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$622
$599
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
$1,000
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $622 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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How the HP Victus 15 and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Victus 15 | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$622 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.4" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | 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 | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 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 | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | 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 | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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