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Updated January 12, 2024·

The LG Gram 16 is known for its lightweight design and long battery life, making it an excellent choice for those who value portability and do not require intensive computing power. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63, while still relatively portable, offers stronger performance, particularly for gaming or more demanding applications, but this usually comes with a shorter battery life in comparison. If your primary concern is carrying your laptop around and using it for everyday tasks without frequent charging, the LG Gram might suit you better. However, if you're looking to run more resource-heavy programs or games, the MSI Thin GF63 would be the better choice despite the tradeoff in weight and battery endurance. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Excellent battery life
  • Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
  • The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 16.

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.4
Gram 16
Thin GF63
6.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and LG Gram 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.

Software Development

7.9
Gram 16
Thin GF63
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for software development, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

7.3
Gram 16
Thin GF63
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Thin GF63 has a better screen for gaming and AI.

Battery

15.0 Hours
Gram 16
Thin GF63
4.5 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Gram 16
Thin GF63
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the MSI Thin GF63 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,450
Gram 16
Thin GF63
$1,150
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.8
Gram 16
Thin GF63
7.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.

Engineering and Design

7.5
Gram 16
Thin GF63
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 and LG Gram 16 are both good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.8
Gram 16
Thin GF63
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for content creation.

Build Quality

7.0
Gram 16
Thin GF63
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 16 to have good build quality, while the MSI Thin GF63 has only fair build quality.

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How the LG Gram 16 and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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LG Gram 16MSI Thin GF63
LG Gram 16MSI Thin GF63

GENERAL

Price
$1,450
$1,150
Release Date
April 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66''14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85''
Weight
2.64 lbs4.1 lbs
Width
13.96"14.13"
Depth
9.53"9.99"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-1260PIntel i7-12650H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
02
Storage
256 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
15 Hours4.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
80 Wh51 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
347 nits262 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7/106.5/10
Portability Score
8.5/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/106.8/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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LG Gram 16

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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."

MSI Thin GF63

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Tom's Hardware

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 LG

LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, 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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