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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and the MSI GF63 Thin depends on your needs. The IdeaPad Pro 5i offers better performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to its higher-end processor and more powerful graphics card. It also has a higher resolution and brighter screen, but it's priced slightly higher. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin is marginally less expensive, lighter, and maintains a decent quality for general use with a respectable display, albeit with lower screen resolution and weaker gaming capabilities. Battery life is longer on the IdeaPad Pro 5i, which could be crucial if you're often on the move. The MSI GF63 Thin might appeal more to those who prioritize savings and slightly better portability over top-tier performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i.
Key differences
General Use
7.7
6.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a higher-quality screen, with better resolution and color coverage, alongside more RAM and a more powerful CPU, which enhances overall performance for general tasks; furthermore, it's quite portable and has a decent battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.0
6.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i delivers better performance for gaming and 3D applications due to its more advanced Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz, compared to the MSI GF63 Thin's older Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate. These features of the IdeaPad Pro 5i ensure smoother visuals and more detailed graphics conducive to gaming and 3D rendering, although it likely comes at a higher price point than the GF63 Thin due to these enhancements.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
6.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i excels in engineering and design tasks due in part to its superior CPU and GPU, which are critical for such intensive work, and its higher-resolution and more color-accurate screen aids in detailed visual work. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin, while lighter and thus more portable, falls short with a less powerful CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a screen with lower resolution and color coverage, compromising performance and visual fidelity in demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.7
6.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7
6.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.8
6.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers superior clarity and color accuracy with its high-resolution display and good brightness levels making it ideal for everyday tasks and design work, although it falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its lower refresh rate. The MSI GF63 Thin's display provides adequate resolution and brightness for general use and engineering, but its color reproduction isn't as precise for professional design tasks, and like the Lenovo, it doesn't support the high refresh rates favored by gamers. Both laptops, while fair for their intended professional and casual uses, are not optimized for the smooth visual experience required for high-end gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
7.6
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
$950
$599
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a price of $950 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and MSI GF63 Thin both have good portability.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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 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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