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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you frequently do graphics-intensive work like gaming or 3D modeling, the MSI Thin GF63, with its Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card, offers superior graphic capabilities compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. However, if portability is a concern, the Lenovo is lighter and more compact. When it comes to battery life, the Lenovo has a slight edge with a higher capacity battery. The MSI offers a larger screen and higher refresh rate, which can be great for gaming experiences. Finally, the Lenovo has a higher resolution display, beneficial for sharpness in general use and productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
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 IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is considered fair for gaming and 3D due to its integrated GPU, which is less powerful for graphics-intensive tasks, and a decent screen refresh rate suitable for casual gaming. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63 is rated good for gaming and 3D as it has a dedicated Nvidia GPU, which offers superior graphics performance, and a higher screen refresh rate, which delivers smoother visuals for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.5
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers superior screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy, beneficial for detailed engineering and design work, and is lighter, thus more portable, but has a less powerful CPU compared to the MSI Thin GF63 which includes a higher-tier CPU and a dedicated GPU, enhancing its capability for demanding tasks and making it better suited for intensive engineering applications and any design work involving 3D rendering or simulations.
Screen Quality
7.7
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers superior screen quality for general use and engineering due to its higher resolution and brightness, along with a broad color spectrum that enhances detail and color accuracy, essential for design work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, it falls short because it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63, while providing decent display qualities for everyday tasks and professional work, also doesn't meet the high refresh rate requirements for optimal gaming and 3D experiences.
Battery
8.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the MSI Thin GF63 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has good build quality, while the MSI Thin GF63 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$799
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.4
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is favored for general use due to its higher screen resolution and quality, longer battery life, and lighter weight, enhancing portability and comfort for long-term use, combined with satisfactory performance from its CPU and RAM. While the MSI Thin GF63 also maintains an adept CPU and equivalent RAM for decent performance, its stronger GPU leans towards gaming, but it lags slightly in portability due to a heavier build and shorter battery life, despite having a larger screen.
Content Creation
7.4
7.4
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.2
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.29" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 395 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
MSI Thin GF63
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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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