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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Creator Z16P is typically much more expensive but offers better performance suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to a more powerful processor and higher-end GPU. It also has a higher-resolution touchscreen, more RAM and storage, and superior build quality. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin is much less expensive and more portable with a lighter weight but has lower specs that suffice for general use and light gaming. It has a lower-resolution non-touch display, less RAM and smaller storage. It comes with an older processor and a less powerful GPU, hence it may struggle with demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the MSI Creator Z16P.
Key differences
General Use
7.8
6.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
394.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Creator Z16P is better for general use largely due to its powerful CPU and high RAM, providing fast performance; its high-quality screen with touch capability, superior brightness, and color accuracy enhance the visual experience; moreover, its long battery life allows extended use without frequent charging. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin offers fair general use with modest performance from its CPU and lower RAM, a decent screen with lower color coverage and brightness, and shorter battery life, making it less ideal for long, diverse tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.0
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Creator Z16P offers superior graphics and smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, while the MSI GF63 Thin, equipped with a Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, provides a fair experience at a possibly lower price point.
Engineering and Design
8.3
6.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Creator Z16P is equipped with a high-end CPU and GPU, ample RAM, a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, which is crucial for engineering and design tasks requiring detailed graphics and simulations. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin, while more portable due to its lighter weight, has a lower-tier CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality display, making it less capable for demanding engineering applications and design work.
Content Creation
7.9
6.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P 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
7.6
6.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P 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
8.3
6.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
394.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Creator Z16P features a high-resolution display with a wide color gamut, delivering sharp images and vibrant, accurate colors essential for detailed engineering and design work, while also providing a pleasing visual experience for general use. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Z16P's lower refresh rate may not provide the smooth visual performance preferred in those applications. In contrast, MSI GF63 Thin offers an adequate display for everyday tasks and entry-level design work, but its limited color gamut and lower resolution won't be as satisfactory for professional creative work, and its poor refresh rate will similarly hinder gaming and 3D performance.
Build Quality
8.0
6.5
The MSI Creator Z16P has very 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
$1,300
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI Creator Z16P has a price of $1,300 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI GF63 Thin and MSI Creator Z16P both have good portability.
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How the MSI Creator Z16P and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Creator Z16P | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.27 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 394 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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 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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