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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible which can be used as a tablet, it's lighter and has a touch screen with a higher resolution and aspect, yet has a lower average battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63, while heavier and lacking a touch screen, boasts a stronger gaming performance with a dedicated graphics card and a higher refresh-rate screen, but operates louder and hotter, potentially affecting comfort during extended use. Choose the Yoga 6 for general productivity and portability or the GF63 if gaming or graphics-intensive tasks are your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
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
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers moderate performance in gaming and 3D tasks due to its integrated GPU, which is less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs and its standard screen refresh rate. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63 provides a better gaming and 3D experience with its superior dedicated Nvidia GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which makes for smoother visuals and improved responsiveness in demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Yoga 6's AMD Ryzen processor with integrated Vega graphics is suitable for design and lighter engineering tasks, complemented by its high-quality, touch-enabled IPS screen with vivid colors, which enhances visual work. In comparison, the MSI Thin GF63, with its higher-performance Intel processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, is better for more demanding engineering tasks and offers superior 3D rendering capabilities but has a slightly lower screen color quality and lacks touch functionality.
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 Thin GF63 for engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Thin GF63 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
In general use, laptops with better panel types, higher resolutions, and higher brightness offer a more vivid and clear visual experience, which the Lenovo Yoga 6 provides sufficiently, while the MSI Thin GF63 offers competent but less vibrant visuals. For those into engineering and design, accurate colors are crucial, and the Lenovo Yoga 6 has superior color reproduction, covering broader color gamuts essential for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion is key, both laptops fall short with lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes or movements.
Battery
12.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
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 Thin GF63 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
$1,045
$1,150
$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 Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.4
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 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is praised for general use due to its ample RAM and powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, alongside a high-resolution touchscreen that enhances screen quality, all in a lightweight and portable design with long battery life. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63 also offers ample RAM and a more powerful Intel i7 CPU combined with Nvidia graphics for better performance, but it tends to emphasize power over portability and has a shorter battery life, despite its larger screen size, which is not touch-enabled.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Yoga 6 and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,045 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
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 i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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."
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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