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Updated March 13, 2024·

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

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General Use

6.0
GF63 Thin
Prestige 13 AI Evo
8.0
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.

Gaming and AI

6.0
GF63 Thin
Prestige 13 AI Evo
6.8
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.

Engineering and Design

6.0
GF63 Thin
Prestige 13 AI Evo
8.0
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.

Content Creation

6.0
GF63 Thin
Prestige 13 AI Evo
8.1
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.

Software Development

6.0
GF63 Thin
Prestige 13 AI Evo
7.9
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.

Screen Quality

6.1
GF63 Thin
Prestige 13 AI Evo
8.2
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.

Battery

4.2 Hours
GF63 Thin
Prestige 13 AI Evo
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.

Portability

Good
GF63 Thin
Prestige 13 AI Evo
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
GF63 Thin
Prestige 13 AI Evo
7.4
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has good build quality, while the MSI GF63 Thin has only fair build quality.

Cost

$599
GF63 Thin
Prestige 13 AI Evo
$1,280
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The MSI GF63 Thin has a price of $599 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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How the MSI GF63 Thin and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI GF63 ThinMSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
MSI GF63 ThinMSI Prestige 13 AI Evo

GENERAL

Price
$599
$1,280
Release Date
May 1, 2019February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85''11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67''
Weight
4.1 lbs3.53 lbs
Width
14.13"11.77"
Depth
9.99"8.27"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-10300HIntel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
20
Storage
256 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
4.25 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
51 Wh73 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"13"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
60Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
249 nits415 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.5/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.4/108.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.8/107/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
31
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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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