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Updated March 21, 2024·
When considering the MSI GF63 Thin versus the MSI Titan 18 HX, you're looking at a cost versus performance and feature set tradeoff; the GF63 is more affordable and offers good performance for everyday tasks and lighter gaming, plus its slim design makes it easier to carry around. On the other hand, the Titan 18 HX, while significantly pricier, is packed with top-tier hardware that makes it exceptionally powerful for demanding applications like 3D rendering, advanced machine learning tasks, and high-end gaming, but it's much less portable and likely has a shorter battery life due to its high-performance components. Choose the GF63 for cost savings and portability or the Titan for maximum performance in more stationary, power-intensive use cases. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.0
8.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
249.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
4.2 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI GF63 Thin offers decent performance and portability with adequate CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, but it compromises on battery life and screen quality for a lighter build. On the other hand, the MSI Titan 18 HX provides a superior screen and more powerful CPU and RAM, which enhances performance for more demanding tasks, but its larger size and shorter battery life make it less suitable for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.0
9.4
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Titan 18 HX boasts a high-end GPU and a superior screen refresh rate, making it excel in gaming and 3D applications, while the GF63 Thin, with a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, offers a more modest experience. Additionally, the Titan's stronger CPU and superior screen quality further enhance performance and visual fidelity, aspects that are less pronounced but still capable in the GF63.
Engineering and Design
6.0
9.9
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Titan 18 HX packs a more powerful CPU, larger RAM, and a superior GPU, enhancing its performance for engineering software and providing a better screen quality for design work; however, it's less portable and might be noisier under load. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin, while still capable, has less processing power and memory, which could slow down intensive tasks, but offers better portability and a quieter operation, with a modest compromise on keyboard and speaker quality.
Content Creation
6.0
9.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent 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
8.9
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
9.2
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
249.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the MSI GF63 Thin's screen is considered fair due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but the MSI Titan 18 HX stands out with a higher resolution and brightness, ensuring crisper and more vivid imagery. For engineering and design tasks, the range of colors a screen can display is crucial; the Titan 18 HX excels here with superior color representation, offering professionals in these fields greater accuracy. However, both the GF63 Thin and Titan 18 HX have lower refresh rates, which may not be ideal for 3D applications and gaming where smoother motion and quick renderings are essential.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The MSI GF63 Thin has good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
$4,949
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI GF63 Thin has a price of $599 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,949.
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Battery
4.2 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 hours of battery life.
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How the MSI GF63 Thin and the MSI Titan 18 HX compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI GF63 Thin | MSI Titan 18 HX |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $4,949 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 7.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 12.08" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-10300H | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 128 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 4096 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.25 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 249 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 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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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
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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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