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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is a versatile choice with a touchscreen and better battery life, making it suitable for general use and light productivity tasks. Its lower price, coupled with decent performance and portability, caters well to students or mobile professionals. On the other hand, the MSI GF65 Thin offers a higher graphics performance suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive tasks, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. If you prioritize gaming or demanding applications and don't mind shorter battery usage periods, consider the MSI GF65 Thin. If you value longer battery life, portability, and touch capabilities, the Lenovo Yoga 6 would be a better fit, especially if you're mindful of your budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF65 Thin
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
6.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for general use, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers better portability, a higher quality touchscreen display, more RAM, and significantly longer battery life, making it well-rounded for general use, while the MSI GF65 Thin, though offering a strong CPU and dedicated graphics, is heavier, has a shorter battery life, less RAM, and lacks a touchscreen, positioning it more for gaming than everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GF65 Thin and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI GF65 Thin is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its integrated AMD Ryzen graphics, but its performance may be limited when compared to the MSI GF65 Thin, which boasts a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing visuals and smoothness in games and 3D applications. Although both offer high-definition IPS displays, the MSI's faster refresh rate is a crucial advantage for gaming, while the Lenovo could offer better battery life and portability due to its lighter weight and smaller screen size.
Content Creation
7.6
6.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for content creation, while the MSI GF65 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
7.4
6.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for software development, while the MSI GF65 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
6.7
6.8
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the MSI GF65 Thin for engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI GF65 Thin has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a blend of resolution and brightness that meets everyday needs, whereas the MSI GF65 Thin maintains an adequate display but might not be as vibrant. The Lenovo Yoga 6 excels in engineering and design due to its wider color coverage, which ensures more accurate color representation, while the MSI GF65 Thin provides decent color accuracy but less overall richness. When it comes to gaming and 3D tasks, both laptops may not satisfy due to lower refresh rates, yet the Lenovo Yoga 6's superior resolution and panel type provide a slight edge in image clarity over the MSI model.
Battery
12.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The MSI GF65 Thin 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
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the MSI GF65 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.7
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has good build quality, while the MSI GF65 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga 6 to be good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 stands out for engineering and design due to its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Vega 8 GPU, pairing well with its high-resolution IPS touchscreen, beneficial for fine-detail work and offering good portability with 16GB of RAM for multitasking. The MSI GF65 Thin, while less portable and with half the RAM, boasts a stronger dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and higher refresh rate screen, making it more suitable for GPU-intensive tasks and rendering work despite its standard non-touch IPS display.
Cost
$1,045
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a price of $1,045 and the MSI GF65 Thin costs $1,100.
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How the Lenovo Yoga 6 and the MSI GF65 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 | MSI GF65 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,045 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-10500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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Allen Ngo | March 2021
"The MSI GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
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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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