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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Cyborg 15 offers better performance with a more powerful processor and advanced graphics, suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming. It has a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals and a larger storage capacity, but at the cost of being slightly heavier and typically more expensive. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it more portable, but has less storage and an older graphics card, making it less suited for demanding applications and gaming. Both have similar screen sizes and resolution but different color backlit keyboards; the Cyborg 15 has blue lighting while the GF63 has red. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the MSI Cyborg 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.3
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
234.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Cyborg 15 is noted for its stronger CPU, better graphics, and higher screen refresh rate, all of which contribute to smoother performance and visuals for varied tasks, plus it has a newer operating system, making it ideal for a broader range of general use activities.
Gaming and AI
7.2
6.0
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Cyborg 15 is equipped with a more powerful graphics card, the Nvidia RTX 4060, and a higher screen refresh rate of 144, enhancing gaming and 3D performance compared to the MSI GF63 Thin, which has the Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q and a refresh rate of 60. Additionally, the Cyborg's newer model CPU contributes to better performance over the GF63 Thin's older CPU version, further distinguishing the two in gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.0
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Cyborg 15 is better for engineering and design due to its superior central processing unit (Intel i7), more advanced graphics processing unit (Nvidia RTX 4060), and higher-quality screen with a greater refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals. By contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin has a less powerful CPU (Intel i5) and GPU (Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q), along with a standard quality screen, making it adequate for these tasks but not as capable as the Cyborg 15 for demanding engineering and design workloads.
Content Creation
7.5
6.0
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Cyborg 15 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
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 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
6.8
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
234.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The MSI Cyborg 15 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, both the MSI Cyborg 15 and MSI GF63 Thin offer screens with enough resolution and brightness to satisfy everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, though they lack the premium panel types that offer better viewing angles and color reproduction. In engineering and design, their displays lack the wide color gamuts necessary for precise color work, which professionals require for accurate rendering and print matching. While engaging in 3D work and gaming, the lower refresh rates of these laptops may lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness compared to models with higher refresh rates, which are crucial for these fast-paced activities.
Battery
7.5 Hours
4.2 Hours
The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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.
Cost
$1,100
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI Cyborg 15 has a price of $1,100 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI GF63 Thin and MSI Cyborg 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
6.5
The MSI Cyborg 15 and MSI GF63 Thin both have 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 MSI Cyborg 15 and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Cyborg 15 | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.37 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.86" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 234 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sascha Mölck | April 2023
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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 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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