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Updated January 12, 2024·

If you prioritize versatility with a touch screen for tablet-like use, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 could be a suitable choice, especially if you are looking to spend less. However, if you value stronger graphics performance for gaming or graphic-intensive tasks, the MSI Thin GF63, while typically more expensive, offers better graphics capabilities. The Flex 5 14 also boasts a longer battery life for on-the-go use, whereas the GF63 caters to those needing a high-refresh-rate display for smoother visuals. The Flex is lighter and more portable, contrasting with the GF63, which has a slightly larger screen and heavier build. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
  • The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Flex 5 14.

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.2
Flex 5 14
Thin GF63
6.9
3.6/10
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 Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

7.0
Flex 5 14
Thin GF63
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.4
Flex 5 14
Thin GF63
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for software development, while the MSI Thin GF63 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Battery

11.5 Hours
Flex 5 14
Thin GF63
4.5 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Flex 5 14
Thin GF63
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Thin GF63 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$950
Flex 5 14
Thin GF63
$1,400
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$0

$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,400.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
Flex 5 14
Thin GF63
7.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
277.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.6
Flex 5 14
Thin GF63
7.4
6.9/10
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 Lenovo Flex 5 14 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.4
Flex 5 14
Thin GF63
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.0
Flex 5 14
Thin GF63
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Flex 5 14 to have good build quality, while the MSI Thin GF63 has only fair build quality.

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How the Lenovo Flex 5 14 and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Lenovo Flex 5 14MSI Thin GF63
Lenovo Flex 5 14MSI Thin GF63

GENERAL

Price
$950
$1,400
Release Date
December 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7''14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85''
Weight
3.42 lbs4.1 lbs
Width
12.32"14.13"
Depth
8.85"9.99"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7730UIntel i7-12650H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
02
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
11.5 Hours4.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
52.5 Wh51 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
277 nits262 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7/106.5/10
Portability Score
8.3/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/106.8/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
22
Thunderbolt Ports
00

Shopping

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Lenovo Flex 5 14

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NotebookCheck

Allen Ngo | May 2021
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."

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 Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.

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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