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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is a midrange laptop with higher performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D design, machine learning, and professional engineering software, and features better build quality. It has a superior display and more memory, which is great for multitasking and graphic-intensive work. However, it's more expensive and has a shorter battery life, which means it's less ideal for all-day use without a power source. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63 is more affordable and has a longer battery life, making it more suitable for general use, light gaming, and on-the-go tasks. It has a less powerful processor and graphics card, which means it may not handle demanding applications as well, but it still offers good value for everyday tasks and entertainment. Its heavier weight makes it less portable than the Prestige 16 AI Evo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.4
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts higher RAM, a more powerful ultra CPU, a superior OLED screen with a higher resolution, and significantly longer battery life, making it very good for general use, particularly for multitasking and viewing content. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63, while still providing good performance for general use, carries lesser RAM, a standard CPU, a lower resolution IPS display, and a shorter battery life, but it is lighter and offers a higher refresh rate screen which could appeal to those prioritizing gaming or frequent travel.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a high-resolution OLED screen, a powerful CPU and GPU, and more RAM, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design work compared to the MSI Thin GF63 which, while still competent with a capable CPU and GPU, offers less RAM and a lower-resolution IPS display. However, the Prestige is less portable and has a higher operating noise, which may be a tradeoff for its superior performance and screen quality.
Content Creation
8.6
7.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
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
8.5
7.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
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
8.4
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts higher resolution and brightness, providing crisp and vivid visuals for everyday tasks, while its wide color gamut ensures accurate color representation crucial for engineering and design work. Conversely, the MSI Thin GF63's screen, while adequate for general tasks, lacks the color range professionals need for precise design projects. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as their refresh rates aren't high enough to ensure the smooth motion that enhances these immersive experiences.
Battery
12.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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 16 AI Evo 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
$1,349
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a price of $1,349 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.9
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
3840 x 2400
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 16 AI Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Thin GF63 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,349 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.02" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 362 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 | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 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 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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