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Updated March 14, 2024·
When choosing between the MSI GF63 Thin and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, consider that the GF63 Thin is more budget-friendly and suitable for gaming due to its dedicated graphics card but may sacrifice portability and battery life compared to the Prestige 14 AI Evo, which offers a lighter design and longer battery life, making it better for professionals on the go. The Prestige also typically has more powerful processing capabilities that benefit demanding applications such as 3D rendering or machine learning, at a higher cost. Select the one that aligns with your primary needs, be it gaming, mobility, or demanding software tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
6.0
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 14 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, equipped with a more robust CPU and greater RAM, offers smoother performance for demanding tasks and multitasking, along with a superior screen quality for vivid visuals, which suits intensive general use; its battery life and lightweight design ensure on-the-go productivity. Meanwhile, the MSI GF63 Thin focuses on being more budget-friendly and portable for everyday tasks, but it may fall short in handling more rigorous applications due to its less powerful CPU and lower RAM, and the screen may not be as vibrant, though it still maintains decent portability and battery life for regular use.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.8
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 14 AI Evo and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The MSI GF63 Thin is equipped with a dedicated GPU and high screen refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, despite a capable CPU and good screen quality, may not perform as well in these areas due to its less powerful integrated graphics and standard refresh rate. Both laptops can handle general gaming and 3D applications, but for more demanding tasks, the GF63 Thin holds an edge thanks to its gaming-centric hardware.
Engineering and Design
6.0
7.8
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 14 AI Evo is good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo comes with a high-end CPU and more RAM, which allows for smoother multitasking and better handling of engineering software, along with a superior screen for more accurate color work; whereas, the MSI GF63 Thin, while capable, has less robust specs and a lower quality display, but offers a more budget-friendly option for less demanding engineering tasks. The Prestige is also more portable and has a quieter operating noise, making it a better choice for professionals on the go, though the GF63 may still be favored for its gaming-suitable GPU and generally adequate performance for casual design work.
Content Creation
6.0
8.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 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
7.7
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 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
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
249.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 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.
The MSI GF63 Thin's screen may not be as vibrant or sharp due to its basic panel and lower resolution, which is fine for daily tasks but not ideal for detailed engineering work or the high fidelity required in modern gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a higher resolution and brighter display with wider color coverage, making it better for engineering and design tasks that demand color accuracy. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications because they lack the high refresh rates which provide smoother motion and better responsiveness.
Battery
4.2 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 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
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 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
7.4
The MSI Prestige 14 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
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI GF63 Thin has a price of $599 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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How the MSI GF63 Thin and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GF63 Thin | MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 7.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-10300H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.25 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 249 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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