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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Gram 17 offers a large screen, high-resolution display, and lightweight design, suited for users needing portability without sacrificing screen size, making it great for general use and productivity tasks. Its battery life outperforms the MSI GF63 Thin, which is essential for those who work on-the-go. However, the MSI GF63 Thin, despite its smaller screen and lower battery life, includes a dedicated graphics card, making it better suited for gaming and tasks requiring graphic performance. If gaming or graphic-intensive tasks are a priority and cost is a consideration, the MSI might be a better fit, but for everyday tasks with the need for a larger screen and longer battery life, the LG Gram 17 would be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 17.
Key differences
General Use
8.5
6.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
353.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The LG Gram 17, with a powerful CPU, large amount of RAM, high-quality and sizable screen, combined with its lightweight design and long battery life, makes it excellent for general use. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin, despite having a decent CPU and dedicated GPU, is disadvantaged with less RAM, a smaller and lower-quality screen, heftier build, shorter battery life, and overall less suitability for non-gaming tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The LG Gram 17 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the LG Gram 17 is somewhat better.
The LG Gram 17 is equipped with an Iris Xe integrated GPU that performs well for an integrated chip but may not handle the latest games as effectively as dedicated GPUs. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the LG's higher screen quality, including colorspace coverage, and CPU may benefit overall visual fidelity and multitasking in games and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
6.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The LG Gram 17, with its superior CPU, abundant RAM, and high-quality integrated GPU, excels in handling engineering and design tasks, complemented by a higher-resolution screen that offers more detail and color accuracy. While the MSI GF63 Thin's dedicated GPU is suitable for certain design applications, its less powerful CPU, lower amount of RAM, and a screen with lower color accuracy and resolution make it less optimal for more demanding engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.4
6.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 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
8.2
6.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The LG Gram 17 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
7.4
6.1
17.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
353.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the LG Gram 17’s high resolution and brightness offer a crisp and clear display, benefiting activities like web browsing and document editing, while the MSI GF63 Thin, with fair resolution and brightness, provides an adequate but not as impressive experience. The LG Gram 17 stands out for engineering and design due to its wider color gamut, ensuring more accurate color representation which is essential for tasks like photo editing and CAD work; the MSI falls short in this aspect with only fair color performance. However, for 3D tasks where a high refresh rate is critical for smooth visuals, both the LG Gram 17 and MSI GF63 Thin may not be ideal as their focus on resolution and color accuracy comes at the expense of lower refresh rates, affecting gaming and animation work.
Battery
11.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The LG Gram 17 has 11 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
Good
Good
17.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The LG Gram 17 and MSI GF63 Thin both have good portability, though the LG Gram 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,100
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The LG Gram 17 has a price of $2,100 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to have 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.
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How the LG Gram 17 and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 17 | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,100 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.98 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.91" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.19" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 353 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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LG Gram 17
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
MSI GF63 Thin
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Florian Glaser | January 2020
"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 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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