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Updated January 12, 2024·
The LG Gram 17 is known for its exceptionally lightweight and large screen, making it ideal for those who value portability and screen real estate, such as professionals who need a mobile workstation or students who want a light carry. If high resolution and larger display for multitasking or media consumption are important to you and you are willing to invest more, the LG Gram 17 is a strong choice. The MSI Thin GF63, on the other hand, is geared towards gaming and performance-focused tasks at a more budget-friendly price. It generally offers more power, especially in graphics performance, which is crucial for gaming, video editing, or 3D work, but with the tradeoff of being heavier and possibly having a shorter battery life. If you're looking for a laptop for gaming or performance-intensive tasks and are sensitive to price, the MSI Thin GF63 would be the more suitable option. 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 Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 17.
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
353.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 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 Thin GF63 is good.
For general use, the LG Gram 17 offers a larger, higher-resolution screen, double the storage and RAM, and significantly better battery life, making it great for productivity and media consumption, though it's less suitable for gaming due to its integrated graphics. The MSI Thin GF63, while still offering good general performance, has a dedicated graphics card making it more capable for gaming, but sacrifices some portability, has a shorter battery life, and a lower screen quality when compared to the LG Gram 17.
Content Creation
8.4
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
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
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
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
6.8
17.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
353.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 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.
For general use, the LG Gram 17's larger, high-resolution display offers clear and vibrant visuals, making it an excellent choice for browsing, document editing, and video streaming, whereas the MSI Thin GF63, with its smaller, lower resolution screen, offers satisfactory but less impressive visuals. The LG Gram 17 stands out for engineering and design due to its wider color gamut coverage, which is crucial for accurate color work, while the MSI Thin GF63's color representation is adequate but not ideal for professional color grading. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop excels, as both lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion rendering, but the LG Gram's better resolution and panel type still provide a more enjoyable viewing experience over the MSI.
Battery
11.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The LG Gram 17 has 11 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
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 Thin GF63 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
$1,150
$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 Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and LG Gram 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 17 offers ample screen real estate and high-quality display, although its integrated GPU and standard refresh rate might limit the gaming and 3D performance experienced on its big screen. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63 has a dedicated Nvidia GPU and a higher screen refresh rate that provides smoother visuals and better performance for gaming and 3D applications on its smaller display.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The LG Gram 17, with a high-resolution 17-inch screen, ample storage and memory, and a powerful CPU with integrated graphics, excels in engineering and design due to its large, quality display and strong performance without the need for a discrete GPU.
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 Thin GF63 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 Thin GF63 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 17 | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,100 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
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 i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 4.5 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 353 nits | 262 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 | 2 | |
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 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 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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