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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI GF63 Thin is much less expensive and offers solid performance for general use and lighter gaming but has lower battery life and less powerful hardware compared to the MSI Raider GE76, which is much more expensive but delivers superior performance for more intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and high-end gaming, in addition to a better screen and longer battery life. The GE76's larger size and weight may make it less portable than the GF63 Thin. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Very good for general use
- Excellent 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
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
249.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
4.2 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE76 outperforms the MSI GF63 Thin for general use primarily because it has a superior main processor and more RAM, which offer much faster and smoother performance. Furthermore, the Raider GE76 boasts higher screen quality with better resolution, brightness, and color coverage, contributing to a better viewing experience, albeit at the cost of less portability due to its larger size and heavier weight compared to the GF63 Thin.
Gaming and AI
6.0
8.9
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI GF63 Thin with its Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz offers satisfactory gaming and 3D performance, whereas the MSI Raider GE76 excels in these tasks due to the more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a higher 240Hz screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better handling of graphics-intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
6.0
9.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI GF63 Thin offers fair performance for engineering and design tasks with an Intel i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics but may fall short for demanding software due to its entry-level hardware. The MSI Raider GE76, on the other hand, is excellent for such use with its superior Intel i7 CPU, 32 GB of RAM, Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics, and a higher-resolution screen, which together provide more power and detail for complex engineering simulations and design work, though it comes at the cost of decreased portability and louder operating noise.
Content Creation
6.0
8.4
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 GE76 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
8.2
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 GE76 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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
249.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 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 offers adequate resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some professional applications, but its limited color range and lower refresh rate affect its performance in color-sensitive engineering work and do not support the smooth visuals needed for high-paced gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76's screen excels in both resolution and color accuracy, which benefits engineers and designers needing precise color representation, but like the GF63, it lacks a high refresh rate, resulting in less fluid motion for gaming and 3D purposes. Both laptops have screens that don't quite meet the expectations for gaming and 3D modeling, where fast refresh rates are crucial to achieve a seamless visual experience.
Battery
4.2 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI GF63 Thin has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The MSI Raider GE76 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
$3,552
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI GF63 Thin has a price of $599 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
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How the MSI GF63 Thin and the MSI Raider GE76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GF63 Thin | MSI Raider GE76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $3,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 11.18" | |
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" | 17.3" | |
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 | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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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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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Florian Glaser | January 2022
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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