If budget is a primary concern and your tasks are mainly general use or gaming, the MSI GF63 Thin offers solid performance without breaking the bank while maintaining a balance between cost and capability. However, if you need a laptop that's lightweight, with longer battery life for portability, and geared towards professional applications like engineering or 3D work, investing in the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo could be worth the extra expense, as it's designed with these tasks in mind and enhances productivity on the go. Keep in mind, though, that higher-end models come with a premium price tag. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
6.0/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
249.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
4.2 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers superior CPU performance and RAM, ensuring smoother multitasking and more demanding applications, along with a higher-quality screen, and greater portability due to its lightweight design and longer battery life, which are essential for users often on the move. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin provides decent everyday performance and sufficient screen quality for general tasks, but its larger size and shorter battery life make it less ideal for those needing a device that's easy to carry around with long-lasting power.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The MSI GF63 Thin provides an adequate gaming experience with its competent graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, which enhances the fluidity of motion in games and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, may not offer the same level of gaming performance due to a less powerful graphics setup and a standard refresh rate, which is less optimal for fast-paced visuals.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
8.0/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with its more powerful CPU and GPU, higher RAM capacity, and superior screen quality, is better suited for demanding tasks like engineering and design software, making it a more robust choice for professional work. While the MSI GF63 Thin is more budget-friendly and still capable for lighter workloads, it focuses more on portability and may not handle intense multi-tasking or complex graphical tasks as smoothly as the Prestige.
Content Creation
6.0/10
8.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very 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
6.0/10
7.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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
6.1/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
249.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Prestige 13 AI Evo stands out with a sharper image and higher brightness, making everything from text to photos more vibrant and clear, while the GF63's display is serviceable but less impressive. In engineering and design, the Prestige's superior color coverage ensures more accurate and vivid color representation which is crucial for professional editing and modeling tasks, whereas the GF63 falls short in this aspect, lacking the extensive color gamut. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, both laptops underperform due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and slower response times, though the GF63's deficit is more pronounced.
Battery
4.2 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 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
13.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI GF63 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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
$599
$1,280
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI GF63 Thin has a price of $599 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
"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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