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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI GF63 Thin is priced lower midrange and provides better performance for intensive gaming due to its higher-end graphics card and processor, but it is bulkier and less portable. On the other hand, the MSI Modern 14 costs less, has decent performance for general use and light tasks with an AMD Ryzen 5 7530U processor, and is more portable given its lighter weight and smaller size. The Modern 14's portability makes it a good option for students or professionals on-the-go, while the GF63 Thin is better equipped for gaming and more demanding applications but sacrifices portability due to its larger size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the MSI Modern 14.
Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
6.0
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
249.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
4.2 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The MSI Modern 14 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI GF63 Thin has an older CPU, less RAM, a lower screen quality, and a shorter battery life compared to the MSI Modern 14, making it less ideal for general use. The MSI Modern 14, on the other hand, offers better portability with its lighter design and longer battery life, which, coupled with its updated CPU and higher RAM, provides a more favorable experience for typical daily activities.
Engineering and Design
6.0
6.6
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Modern 14 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for engineering and design, though the MSI Modern 14 is somewhat better.
The MSI GF63 Thin, with its dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, is suitable for engineering and design but may be limited by its lower RAM. On the other hand, the MSI Modern 14, though it sports a more efficient AMD Ryzen CPU with integrated graphics sufficient for basic tasks, provides a better balance of screen quality and battery life, therefore, it also receives a fair assessment for engineering and design use.
Content Creation
6.0
7.2
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Modern 14 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
6.0
7.1
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Modern 14 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
6.1
6.4
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
249.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
The MSI Modern 14 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the MSI GF63 Thin and MSI Modern 14 provide adequate screen resolution and brightness, but their panel type may not offer the most vibrant colors or viewing angles. Engineering and design tasks require accurate color representation, and while these laptops can handle the basics, they may not fully cover professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, leading to less precise color work. Gamers and 3D artists looking for fluid motion and crisp details will find the lower refresh rates and moderate resolution on these models less than ideal when compared to specialized gaming or 3D laptops with higher refresh rates and better screen technologies.
Battery
4.2 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 hours of battery life. The MSI Modern 14 has 6 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Modern 14 has very good portability, while the MSI GF63 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$599
$525
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The MSI GF63 Thin has a price of $599 and the MSI Modern 14 costs $525.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.0
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The MSI Modern 14 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Modern 14 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 MSI GF63 Thin and the MSI Modern 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GF63 Thin | MSI Modern 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $525 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 12.7'' x 8.7'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 3.08 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 12.68" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-10300H | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.25 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 39 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 249 nits | 311 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | October 2023
"The MSI Modern 14 is okay for school use. It's very compact, so it's easy to carry around. It has a sharp display, a spacious keyboard, and a reasonably large touchpad. Its Intel 13th Gen CPU and integrated graphics can handle general productivity tasks like text processing and web browsing; however, don't expect to do anything intensive like 3D modeling or physics simulations. Unfortunately, the battery lasts less than five hours of light use, and the display doesn't get bright enough to combat glare."
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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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