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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI GF63 Thin is a more affordable option suited for general use and light gaming with its lower-powered Nvidia graphics, but it has a limited battery life and its performance may not meet the requirements for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 is much more expensive but offers powerful performance suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, as well as intensive gaming with its high-end Nvidia graphics; it also has a better battery life and screen quality. The Titan GT77 is heavier and less portable, making it more suited to desktop-replacement scenarios than on-the-go computing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.0
8.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
249.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
4.2 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 outshines the MSI GF63 Thin for general use notably because of its superior CPU and RAM, offering significantly better performance and multitasking capabilities, alongside a higher-quality Mini LED display with better resolution and colors. However, the Titan GT77 is less portable due to its larger size and weight, and while it has a larger battery capacity than the GF63 Thin, its more powerful components may not necessarily translate to longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0
10.0
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class 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
10.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI GF63 Thin with a less powerful processor, less RAM, and a lower-tier GPU, paired with a standard IPS display, is adequate for lighter engineering and design tasks, whereas the MSI Titan GT77, equipped with a top-of-the-line processor, substantial RAM, and a high-end GPU along with a superior Mini LED display, excels in handling the most demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
6.0
9.1
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 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
9.1
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
249.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 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 Titan GT77 offers a higher resolution and brighter display, which enhances viewing and readability, compared to the GF63 Thin which has an adequate display but is not as sharp or vibrant. In engineering and design, the Titan GT77's superior coverage of color gamuts such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures more accurate color representation, essential for detailed work, whereas the GF63 Thin falls short in color precision. For gaming and 3D, despite the Titan GT77's excellent resolution and panel type, its lower refresh rate makes fast-paced visuals less smooth, a drawback that the GF63 Thin also shares, making neither ideal for high-frame-rate gaming.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI GF63 Thin has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$6,975
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI GF63 Thin has a price of $599 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Battery
4.2 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 5 hours of battery life.
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How the MSI GF63 Thin and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GF63 Thin | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-10300H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.25 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 249 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | Yes | |
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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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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