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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and battery life are important, you may prefer the LG Ultra 13 as it is lighter and offers longer battery life. However, if you're looking for higher performance for gaming or 3D rendering, the MSI GF63 Thin with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card would be the better option. The LG Ultra 13 also has more RAM, which could be advantageous for multitasking and engineering applications, but it comes with the same storage capacity as the MSI. Both laptops are priced in the lower midrange, though the LG tends to be slightly less expensive; however, you may find the investment in the MSI justified for more demanding tasks and gaming readiness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 13.
Key differences
General Use
7.2
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The LG Ultra 13 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The LG Ultra 13 is better suited for general use due to its higher RAM, superior screen quality in terms of brightness and color coverage, lighter weight for better portability, and longer battery life. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin has a powerful dedicated graphics card but falls short on battery life, portability due to heavier weight, and lower scores in both screen color rendition and keyboard quality, making it less optimal for general use despite its suitability for gaming.
Engineering and Design
6.6
6.0
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The LG Ultra 13 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for engineering and design, though the LG Ultra 13 is somewhat better.
The LG Ultra 13 with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega 7 GPU offers decent performance for engineering and design tasks, while its IPS screen ensures good color accuracy, but it may lack the graphical power for more demanding 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.2
6.0
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 13 is 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
7.2
6.0
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The LG Ultra 13 is 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
6.9
6.1
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The LG Ultra 13's high resolution and brightness offer crisp and vibrant visuals for general use and detailed work in engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for the fast-moving graphics needed in gaming and 3D applications. The MSI GF63 Thin's screen quality, while adequate for general tasks and running engineering software, lacks the superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts that professionals in engineering and design might need for precise color work. Additionally, its refresh rate is not high enough to provide the smooth visuals required for optimal gaming and 3D rendering experiences.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The LG Ultra 13 has 10 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI GF63 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The LG Ultra 13 has 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.
Cost
$529
$599
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The LG Ultra 13 has a price of $529 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The LG Ultra 13 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Ultra 13 has an integrated GPU that is less suitable for intensive gaming, while the MSI GF63 Thin includes a dedicated Nvidia GPU that's more capable for gaming and renders better performance for 3D tasks; however, both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, which limits their potential in fast-paced games. The LG Ultra is leaner and more portable but gives up some performance compared to the MSI GF63 Thin which has a slightly bigger screen conducive for gaming but is heavier, reaffirming the compromise between power and portability.
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How the LG Ultra 13 and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 13 | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.16 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.08" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.14" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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LG Ultra 13
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CNET
Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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