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Updated March 21, 2024·
If you prioritize high-end performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, despite its higher price, offers a more powerful experience. However, if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option with decent performance for general use and some lighter gaming or engineering work, the MSI Thin GF63 is more suitable. The Stealth 18 AI Studio may also have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful components, and it is heavier, which can impact portability compared to the lighter and more battery-efficient GF63. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio offers a powerful CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and performance for demanding applications, with a high-quality screen enhancing the visual experience, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, affecting portability. Meanwhile, the MSI Thin GF63, while still providing satisfactory performance and screen quality for everyday tasks, is more portable and offers better battery life, making it easier to carry around, yet sacrifices some power and display fidelity compared to the Stealth.
Gaming and AI
8.9
6.9
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Thin GF63 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is equipped with a powerful GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which delivers a top-tier gaming experience and can handle complex 3D tasks smoothly; the screen quality also contributes to the vibrant and crisp visuals. The MSI Thin GF63, while it comes with a competent GPU and fine screen quality for everyday use, has a lower screen refresh rate and a less robust CPU, making it more suited for casual gaming and less demanding 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
9.1
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio features a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality GPU that excel in demanding engineering tasks, complemented by a superior screen for precise design work. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63, while still capable with a competent CPU and sufficient RAM for most tasks, offers less graphical prowess and a modest screen, aimed at balancing performance with better portability and lower operating noise.
Content Creation
8.5
7.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.2
7.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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 Stealth 18 AI Studio boasts a high resolution and brightness, crucial for clarity and visibility in general use, and offers wide color gamuts, making it suitable for color-critical engineering and design work. However, its screen has a lower refresh rate, which isn't ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Thin GF63, while offering decent resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and non-intensive design work, lacks the color accuracy and richness for professional design needs and the high refresh rate necessary for smooth gaming and 3D experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 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
Fair
Good
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Thin GF63 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
6.5
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
$2,900
$1,150
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a price of $2,900 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,900 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.15 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.75" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.4" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 6 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 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 | 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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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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