The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is more expensive but offers better portability and battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go professionals who prioritize a lightweight and longer-lasting laptop. It also has a higher-quality display with touch capability, ideal for business use or creative tasks. Alternatively, the MSI GF63 Thin is less costly and has a dedicated graphics card, which provides stronger performance for 3D applications, machine learning, and gaming. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, better suited for those who need higher computing power and primarily work from one location. Choose the Lenovo for premium business functionality and portability, or the MSI for cost-effective, more powerful computing, especially if gaming or graphics-intensive tasks are a priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga.
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
6.0/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga outperforms the MSI GF63 Thin in general use mainly due to its superior CPU, more RAM, and higher screen quality alongside its lightweight design and longer battery life, which are critical for portability and ease of use. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin, while adequate in its segment, offers less RAM and a lower-end CPU, factors limiting its efficiency for general use, and although it has a solid build, it falls short in portability and battery performance compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga.
Engineering and Design
6.7/10
6.0/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga outperforms the MSI GF63 Thin in engineering and design use mainly due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics which are better suited for such tasks compared to the MSI's NVIDIA GTX 1650 Max-Q; additionally, the Lenovo's display offers better color accuracy and contrast which is crucial for design work. The ThinkPad also benefits from being lighter and having a better build quality, impacting portability and durability, while both laptops have similar qualities in keyboard, speakers and operating noise which are somewhat important but not as critical as performance and screen quality.
Content Creation
7.3/10
6.0/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
6.0/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
6.1/10
13.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 X1 Titanium Yoga has superior panel type, high resolution, and brightness suitable for vivid and clear visuals, making it ideal for general use and detailed tasks like engineering and design due to accurate color representation. However, its lower refresh rate hampers the gaming experience where fast-moving images might not look as smooth. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin provides an adequate display for everyday tasks and is functional for engineering applications, but its average refresh rate and lower color accuracy affect both the gaming experience and the level of detail for professional design work.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
Good
13.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent 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 X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$599
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has an integrated Intel graphics card and a standard screen refresh rate, which limits its gaming performance and 3D capabilities. The MSI GF63 Thin, despite also having a standard refresh rate, includes a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, which improves gaming and 3D performance but still does not reach the high standards set by more specialized gaming laptops.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
"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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