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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for demanding applications such as gaming, 3D design, or intensive engineering tasks, the MSI Raider GE77Hx offers a more robust processor and a stronger graphics card, resulting in smoother and faster operation. It also has a higher-resolution and larger display which could be beneficial for detailed work, but this comes with a tradeoff in battery life and portability given its larger size and heavier weight. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63 is more affordable and lightweight, suitable for general use and offers better portability alongside longer battery life, making it convenient for on-the-go use or for less demanding tasks. However, in terms of raw computing power and gaming or professional capabilities, it lags behind the Raider. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is praised for its powerful CPU and high-quality screen, with a larger display and better resolution offering a premium visual experience, but its heavier weight and bulkier build hinder portability and it has a shorter battery life compared to lighter laptops.
Gaming and AI
8.7
6.9
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Thin GF63 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and 3D because it has a higher-tier GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and a high screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which promises smoother visuals and improved gaming performance. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63 is good for gaming and 3D, with a capable but less powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 144 Hz, delivering decent performance but not as premium as the Raider GE77Hx.
Engineering and Design
8.8
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is preferred for engineering and design tasks largely due to its more powerful CPU, superior GPU, and a higher quality display that offers better screen resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, vital for detailed design work. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63, while also good for engineering tasks, is more portable and has a quieter operating noise but compromises on performance and screen quality compared to the Raider GE77Hx.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
7.9
7.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx is somewhat better.
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
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, a laptop with a superior panel, high resolution, and high brightness offers better viewing comfort and image clarity, which is why the MSI Raider GE77Hx excels due to these attributes. Engineering and design tasks require precise color reproduction, so laptops like the MSI Raider with wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color work. Conversely, the lower refresh rate of both MSI Raider and MSI Thin makes them less suitable for 3D and gaming, where a high refresh rate is crucial to a smooth visual experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Thin GF63 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very 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
$1,999
$1,150
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a price of $1,999 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Raider GE77Hx | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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MSI Raider GE77Hx
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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