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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is high performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering, and you value a larger, higher resolution display with superior color accuracy for creative work or gaming, the MSI Stealth GS77 is better, though it comes at a premium price and is heavier, impacting portability. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin is significantly less expensive, lighter, and offers decent performance for general use or less demanding gaming, but it has a smaller screen, lower resolution, less powerful processor and graphics, and shorter battery life, making it less suited for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- 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
- Very good speakers
- Very good 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
305.0 nits
4.2 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers a stronger CPU, more RAM, and a higher quality display, which contributes to its very good classification for general use; conversely, the MSI GF63 Thin, while still fair for general use, has less powerful components, and a lower-resolution display, making it less suited for demanding tasks, but it remains more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size.
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.9
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is 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
8.7
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 is considered better for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, significantly larger RAM, and more advanced GPU, which together provide faster and more efficient processing for complex tasks, along with a screen of higher resolution and quality, ensuring clearer and more accurate visual representation. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin, while lighter and thus more portable, has lower specifications in these critical areas, making it less ideal for intensive engineering applications.
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 Stealth GS77 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
8.1
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
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
249.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 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 screen, while adequate, may not be as sharp or vibrant due to its limited resolution and lower brightness, whereas the MSI Stealth GS77 offers a higher resolution and greater brightness, making it more suitable for everyday tasks and media consumption. In engineering and design, the Stealth GS77's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, which is crucial for professional work involving detailed graphics or video editing, a feature where the GF63 Thin falls short. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both models may fall behind due to lower refresh rates, meaning less fluid motion and potential lag during fast-paced action or complex 3D rendering.
Battery
4.2 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 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
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI GF63 Thin has good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
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How the MSI GF63 Thin and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GF63 Thin | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 11.16" | |
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 | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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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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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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