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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the MSI Prestige 15 and the MSI Thin GF63, consider your primary needs. The Prestige 15 generally offers better performance and may be more suitable for tasks like video editing, graphic design, and other intensive applications. On the other hand, the Thin GF63 tends to be more budget-friendly, lighter, and may have a longer battery life, making it a better choice for everyday use and portability. If you prioritize gaming or have a specific need for a high-performance GPU, the GF63 may also be worth considering despite the Prestige's typical performance edge. If your budget allows and you need the extra power, the Prestige 15 is a strong choice; however, for general use and if you're often on the go, you might prefer the GF63's advantages in cost and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 15.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.9
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and MSI Prestige 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.
The MSI Prestige 15 comes with a Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, which is less powerful and has a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less ideal for high-end gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63 features a more capable Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, enhancing gaming and 3D performance by providing smoother motion and better graphics handling.
Screen Quality
6.8
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
298.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 15 has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the MSI Prestige 15 delivers a better visual experience because of its higher resolution and brighter display, making text clearer and multimedia more vibrant compared to the MSI Thin GF63. In engineering and design, the Prestige pulls ahead due to its wider color gamut coverage, which ensures more accurate color reproduction for detailed graphical work. However, for gaming and 3D, both laptops fall short on refresh rate, but the lower resolution on the GF63 may slightly reduce the demand on its graphics hardware, offering a marginal improvement in performance for these specific tasks.
Battery
7.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The MSI Prestige 15 has good build quality, while the MSI Thin GF63 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,044
$1,150
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The MSI Prestige 15 has a price of $1,044 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
298.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The MSI Prestige 15, with its Intel i5 CPU and Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, is tailored for tasks in engineering and design, supported by ample RAM and a decent-quality IPS screen. In comparison, the MSI Thin GF63 offers a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which provides more robust performance for the same applications, albeit with a trade-off in terms of lower screen color coverage and shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.5
7.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 15 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for content creation.
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
7.2
7.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Prestige 15 and MSI Thin GF63 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the MSI Prestige 15 and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 15 | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,044 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.73 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.2" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 82 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 298 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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MSI Prestige 15
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
MSI Thin GF63
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Charles Jeffries | November 2022
"The MSI GF63 Thin 11SC can be an admirable value for gamers and power users on a minimal budget. For just $599 as reviewed in its base model, its Intel Core i5 H-class processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics perform much better than low-wattage CPUs and integrated graphics. That said, this is a light-class gaming laptop. Low scores in our demanding gaming benchmarks indicate using lower visual-quality settings will be required for playable 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.
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