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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI GF63 Thin is a more affordable option and lighter in weight, making it more portable, but it offers lower performance with its modest processor and GPU, not to mention less storage and RAM. Due to the lower specs, it won't handle intensive tasks as well as the MSI Raider GE66, which packs a much stronger processor, more RAM, higher GPU performance, and better battery life. The Raider GE66 also features a higher resolution and refresh rate display, enhancing the visual experience significantly. Therefore, if your usage involves high-end gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering simulations, the Raider GE66 is the superior choice despite being heavier and more expensive. If your needs are more in line with general usage, and portability with a lower price is crucial, the GF63 Thin would suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.0
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
249.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
4.2 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI GF63 Thin has a less robust CPU and less RAM than the MSI Raider GE66, which translates into slower performance in tasks that require more processing power or multitasking. Additionally, the Raider GE66 boasts a higher resolution and better screen quality, which enhances visibility and color reproduction, while the GF63 Thin compensates with lighter weight and marginally better portability, although it falls short in battery life compared to the Raider GE66.
Gaming and AI
6.0
8.5
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
6.0
8.9
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI GF63 Thin offers a mid-range Intel i5 processor, less RAM, and a lower-tier Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics card, adequate for moderate engineering tasks but may fall short for more demanding software; its screen quality is suitable but not exceptional for design work. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE66 is equipped with a high-end Intel i7 processor, substantial RAM, and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, providing excellent performance for intensive engineering and design tasks, and its superior screen quality enhances visuals for detailed work.
Content Creation
6.0
8.3
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 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
8.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very 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
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
249.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 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 MSI GF63 Thin's fair screen quality stems from moderate resolution and brightness, which are acceptable for everyday tasks, while the MSI Raider GE66's very good screen quality is due to its higher resolution and brightness, providing clearer and more vibrant visuals. In engineering and design, the Raider GE66 excels with its very good coverage of color gamuts, offering accurate color reproduction that professionals need, whereas the GF63 Thin's fair performance may not fully satisfy those working with color-critical applications. When it comes to Gaming and 3D, both laptops fall short with their poor screen quality because they don't offer the high refresh rates required for smooth motion, despite the Raider GE66's better resolution and panel quality that are only moderately impactful in this context.
Battery
4.2 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE66 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI GF63 Thin has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The MSI Raider GE66 has very 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
$2,499
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI GF63 Thin has a price of $599 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GF63 Thin | MSI Raider GE66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-10300H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.25 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 249 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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