The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is more suitable for intensive engineering tasks, offering higher performance with better CPU, GPU, and more RAM and storage. Its screen is higher resolution with superior color accuracy, making it ideal for professional design work. However, it is heavier and less portable than the MSI GF63 Thin, which might be a better choice for everyday use and gaming due to its gaming laptop appearance, lighter weight, and lower price. The MSI laptop, while offering solid general use performance and reasonable battery life, falls behind in intensive tasks and display quality compared to the Lenovo. If your work involves 3D rendering, machine learning, or other demanding applications, and you don't mind spending more, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is a better fit. Conversely, if you prioritize cost, portability, and gaming, the MSI GF63 Thin could be a more suitable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers strong performance with its superior CPU and more RAM, and a higher-quality screen, which makes it good for a variety of tasks, but its heavier weight and lower portability score indicate it's less convenient to move around. The MSI GF63 Thin, while more portable and lighter, has a less powerful CPU, half the RAM, and a lower-quality display, hence it's only considered fair for general use; however, it may suffice for less demanding users who prioritize portability and affordability.
Gaming and AI
6.9/10
6.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics card and has a higher resolution display, making it better suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI GF63 Thin, which has an Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q and a standard full HD display. Both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, but the superior GPU and screen quality of the ThinkPad P16 translates to more detail and smoother performance in graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is built for power-intensive tasks with a stronger CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a higher resolution screen with better color coverage, making it ideal for engineering and design work; on the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin, while more portable with a lighter build, has a less capable CPU and GPU, less RAM, and an inferior screen that may not meet the demands of such professional work, despite possessing a good enough keyboard and cooling system.
Content Creation
8.2/10
6.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very 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
8.4/10
6.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very 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
8.2/10
6.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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 ThinkPad P16 likely has a high-resolution display with excellent color accuracy and brightness, making it ideal for general use and engineering tasks where detail and color precision are paramount. However, it may lack a high refresh rate, making fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D work less smooth. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin's display may offer adequate resolution and color reproduction for everyday tasks and professional work but falls short in refresh rate and potentially also in peak brightness and color fidelity, limiting its effectiveness in high-end gaming and fast 3D design visualization.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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.
Portability
Poor
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI GF63 Thin has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very 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
$1,449
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
"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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