The MSI GF63 Thin offers a more affordable option for general use and light gaming, with a decent build and performance suitable for everyday tasks. However, it has less storage, a lower-end processor, a less powerful graphics card, and a standard refresh rate display which might not be optimal for intensive gaming or 3D tasks. The Razer Blade 15 costs more but delivers superior performance with a high-end processor, advanced graphics card, more storage, and RAM, making it better suited for 3D rendering, engineering software, and modern gaming. The Razer also has a higher resolution and a faster refresh rate display, contributing to a more vibrant visual experience. The battery life is longer on the Razer Blade, but it's marginally heavier and comes with a heavier power brick, which may affect portability. Both have backlit keyboards, but the Razer Blade's customizable RGB lighting and additional advanced gaming features, like ray tracing, may appeal to gamers or professionals needing high graphical fidelity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 15.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very 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 speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.0/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
249.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
4.2 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 outshines the MSI GF63 Thin in general use due to its superior main processor and double the RAM, which provide faster performance and better multitasking capabilities, and it also offers a higher resolution display that enhances screen quality. While both laptops are quite portable, the Razer has a longer battery life and a substantially larger storage capacity, which make it better suited for users who need a more powerful and versatile device.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
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
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 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 suitable performance for gaming and 3D tasks at an entry to mid-level, whereas the Razer Blade 15 is equipped with a vastly more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high 240Hz refresh rate, delivering a significantly enhanced gaming and 3D experience for more demanding uses.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
8.5/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 outdoes the MSI GF63 Thin in engineering and design thanks to its more powerful CPU and GPU, higher RAM capacity, and superior screen quality with greater resolution and color range, all of which are crucial for demanding tasks and precise visuals needed in those fields. Despite the MSI GF63 Thin being slightly lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability, it falls short in performance and screen quality, which are very important for engineering and design use, although it still offers a good keyboard and sufficient operating noise levels.
Content Creation
6.0/10
8.0/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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
6.0/10
7.7/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 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
6.1/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
249.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 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 Razer Blade 15 offers a sharper image and brighter display, making it more appealing for tasks like browsing and watching videos. In engineering and design, the Razer's superior color coverage ensures more accurate color reproduction, which is crucial for detailed visual work. However, for 3D and gaming, despite their resolution and panel types, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth motion and gameplay.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI GF63 Thin has a price of $599 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
"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."
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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