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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI GF63 Thin is a more budget-friendly choice with good general performance; its larger screen and number pad on the keyboard make it suitable for tasks such as office work and casual gaming. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 is more expensive but provides superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, all while offering an RGB backlit keyboard, hardware ray tracing, and DLSS for enhanced gaming experiences. It's also more compact, has a longer battery life, and a higher resolution screen, which contributes to its better portability. The decision ultimately hinges on whether the increased cost is justified for your specific needs and priorities such as high-end gaming or professional creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.0
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
249.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
4.2 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 outperforms the MSI GF63 Thin for general use mainly due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, which translate to better multitasking and faster processing. Additionally, the Razer boasts a higher-resolution screen for clearer visuals, longer battery life for extended use, and greater portability thanks to a more compact design and lighter weight.
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.9
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The MSI GF63 Thin, carrying an Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU with a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, offers respectable performance for gaming and 3D tasks, but the Razer Blade 14 elevates the gaming experience with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher 165Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and stronger overall performance.
Engineering and Design
6.0
8.4
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 outshines the MSI GF63 Thin in engineering and design use largely due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks like 3D rendering and simulations. Additionally, the Razer's screen delivers higher resolution and color accuracy, which is essential for design work, whereas the MSI offers lower performance in these very important aspects, making it fair for such tasks.
Content Creation
6.0
8.1
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 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
7.9
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 is 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
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
249.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 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 provides adequate clarity and brightness for daily tasks and typical engineering software, but its limited color range and lower refresh rate might not be as appealing to designers or gamers looking for vibrant colors and smooth visuals. The Razer Blade 14, with its sharper resolution and higher brightness, offers an immersive experience for general use and precision for professionals in engineering and design, due to its extended color gamut. However, despite its capabilities, both fall short for gaming and 3D purposes because they don't have the high refresh rates needed for the smoothest motion and gameplay.
Battery
4.2 Hours
9.5 Hours
The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the MSI GF63 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$1,965
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI GF63 Thin has a price of $599 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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How the MSI GF63 Thin and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GF63 Thin | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-10300H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.25 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 249 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | No | |
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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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