If you prioritize durability and a professional design for business or general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is a solid choice, and its higher price reflects its premium build and reliability, often preferred for work environments. The MSI GF63 Thin, on the other hand, is a budget-friendlier option with a focus on gaming and personal use, offering good performance for graphics-heavy tasks but it may have a shorter battery life and is less robust compared to the ThinkPad. Consider the ThinkPad for work and long-term use, and the MSI if gaming or price are your top concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad T14.
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
6.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a more powerful CPU and RAM, leading to smoother multitasking and faster performance suitable for various tasks, along with a higher-quality screen, making it ideal for everyday productivity, while also maintaining solid battery life and portability. The MSI GF63 Thin, while lighter and more suited for casual use, may fall short in performance for more demanding applications due to its inferior CPU and RAM, and the screen may not be as vibrant, but it compensates with adequate storage and a gaming-friendly keyboard, although it may generate more noise and heat under load.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.0/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while boasting a robust build and being suitable for business and engineering tasks, may offer less impressive gaming performance due to a less powerful GPU and standard screen refresh rate compared to gaming-specific laptops. The MSI GF63 Thin, on the other hand, is tailored for gamers with a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate, leading to smoother visuals and better gaming experiences, although its build might not be as sturdy as the ThinkPad's for other professional uses.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 typically offers a robust CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, which are crucial for demanding engineering applications, while its GPU is usually sufficient for most design tasks. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin, while still offering decent performance through its CPU and sufficient RAM, might have a less powerful GPU and lower screen quality, but is lighter, making it more portable, and often comes with a gaming-centric keyboard and quieter operation, balancing performance with comfort.
Content Creation
8.3/10
6.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
8.3/10
6.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
6.9/10
6.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
321.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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 T14 offers superior screen resolution and brightness suitable for general use and engineering tasks, where clarity and color precision are key, but it falls short in gaming due to a lower refresh rate which is crucial for smooth motion. The MSI GF63 Thin provides a balance with adequate resolution and brightness for day-to-day and professional design tasks but isn't optimal for gaming or high-end design work due to limited color gamut coverage and a refresh rate that isn't as high as gaming-oriented laptops. Overall, both laptops are better suited for productivity than gaming or advanced 3D applications, where screens with higher refresh rates and extensive color gamut coverage are essential.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the MSI GF63 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
6.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
$1,241
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a price of $1,241 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
"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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