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Updated January 12, 2024·
The decision between the MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Thin GF63 largely depends on your priorities and budget. The MSI Stealth GS66 offers superior performance, which is excellent for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, but this comes at a higher price. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63 is more affordable and still capable of handling general use and some engineering tasks, but it may struggle with more intensive applications. Additionally, the Stealth GS66 likely has better build quality and possibly better battery life, but it may be less portable than the lighter, thinner GF63. Consider how important performance and battery life are to you against the need for portability and cost savings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the MSI Stealth GS66.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.9
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Thin GF63 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS66, with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and high screen refresh rate of 360, offers superior graphics and smoother visuals for gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI Thin GF63, which sports a Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 144. Although both laptops have quality IPS screens and capable CPUs, the Stealth GS66's superior GPU and refresh rate make it especially well suited for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS66 stands out for engineering and design due to its superior GPU (Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti) and screen quality, which includes better brightness and color space coverage compared to the MSI Thin GF63. While both laptops have ample CPU and RAM for demanding tasks, the MSI Thin GF63 is lighter and hence more portable, but it sacrifices some performance with a less powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 4050) and lower screen color quality.
Screen Quality
8.1
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 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 GS66 offers high resolution and brightness, with a panel type ideal for clarity and detail in general use and engineering tasks, but its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops makes fast-paced games less smooth. Meanwhile, the MSI Thin GF63 provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and some engineering applications, yet it doesn't support the wider color gamuts professionals need for precise color work. For gaming and 3D, both models fall short on refresh rates, which is crucial for fluid motion and reducing screen tearing during fast action scenes.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The MSI Stealth GS66 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.
Build Quality
8.0
6.5
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
$1,799
$1,150
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a price of $1,799 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.
The MSI Stealth GS66 offers a more powerful CPU and GPU setup with better screen color coverage, making it a strong choice for general use that may involve more demanding tasks, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life than the MSI Thin GF63, which is lighter and thus more portable, with decent hardware for everyday tasks and longer use on a single charge, although it has a lower screen color fidelity which could affect viewing experience for color-intensive tasks. Both laptops share qualities like a 15.6-inch IPS display and similar amounts of RAM and storage, but you'll find the MSI Stealth GS66 to have a higher build and keyboard quality, while the MSI Thin GF63 manages heat better and operates more quietly.
Content Creation
7.7
7.4
9.1/10
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 Stealth GS66 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
7.5
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Thin GF63 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth GS66 | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,799 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.65" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | 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 | 512 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 | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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MSI Stealth GS66
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Florian Glaser | February 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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