When comparing the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" to the MSI Thin GF63, consider the following: the Lenovo is less expensive, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it a good choice for everyday use and portability. However, the MSI features a more powerful processor and a higher refresh rate display, which makes it suitable for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or video editing. If your priority is performance and you're engaged in intensive tasks, the extra cost for the MSI may be justified. On the other hand, for general productivity tasks and a preference for a lighter device with longer battery life, the Lenovo may be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
Good for engineering and design
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The MSI Thin GF63 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, which outperform the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15's AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated graphics, delivering enhanced processing and graphic capabilities for demanding tasks. While the Lenovo has decent RAM and a good screen, the MSI offers more memory, a higher-refresh display for smoother visuals, and includes hardware ray tracing and DLSS, features that greatly benefit 3D rendering and design work, although it is slightly heavier and less portable than the Lenovo.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The MSI Thin GF63 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a clear and vibrant display for daily tasks like browsing and watching videos, consider that both the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 and MSI Thin GF63 have screens that are just adequate due to their resolution and brightness levels, which could impact your viewing pleasure. For engineering and design work, color accuracy and a wide color gamut are crucial, but these laptops may not deliver the most accurate colors for professional-grade applications. Gamers and those interested in 3D applications may find the refresh rate on these models lower than ideal, which could result in less fluid motion and a less immersive experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 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
6.0/10
6.5/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" both have only fair build quality, though the MSI Thin GF63 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$741
$880
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a price of $741 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $880.
The MSI Thin GF63 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" offers solid general use capabilities with a good balance of CPU and RAM for multitasking, an IPS screen providing clear visuals, and lightweight design enhancing portability. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63 also caters to general use with a stronger CPU and additional RAM, making it more suitable for more demanding applications, along with superior speakers and keyboard quality, albeit at the cost of a shorter battery life and slightly heavier build.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for content creation.
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
7.3/10
7.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and MSI Thin GF63 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
"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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