MSI Thin GF63
MSI Thin GF63
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.4/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.9/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.5/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.2/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.4/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.3/10
BATTERY: Fair—6.2/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Fair—6.7/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.1/10
SIZE: 15.6"
The MSI Thin GF63 is a laptop priced in the lower midrange that comes with a solid Intel i7 processor and an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, making it a good fit for general use and capable of handling 3D rendering and machine learning tasks reasonably well. It offers 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, which should be sufficient for most users. The 15.6-inch IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate and Full HD resolution does not support touch but should provide a smooth visual experience for gaming and general use. The battery life is on the lower side, which could impact its portability, despite it being relatively lightweight at 4.1 pounds. It also comes with a backlit keyboard but lacks features such as facial recognition and USB-C charging, though it does include a USB-C port and an HDMI output for external displays. Released in May 2023 and running on Windows 11 Home, it seems well-suited for general use and gaming, but the shorter battery life and fair ratings in build quality might be drawbacks for some users. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- Good general use performance
- Very good for 3D/machine learning
- Good engineering performance
- Backlit keyboard
- Hardware ray tracing support
Cons
- Below average battery life
- Just fair build quality
- Fair speaker quality
- Limited port selections
Ratings by Category
Operating Noise:4.4
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
General Use:4.2
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.
The most important factors in this score include CPU performance, amount of RAM, screen quality, storage, and battery life.
Keyboard quality, speaker quality, low fan noise, heat management, and to a lesser extent webcam quality are all moderately important factors for this score.
Engineering & Design:4.2
The MSI Thin GF63 is suited for engineering and design due to its capable CPU and GPU, which can handle demanding software, and it has ample RAM for multitasking. Additionally, its IPS screen offers a reliable color and brightness quality, enhancing visual clarity for detailed work.
Content Creation:4.2
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Portability:4.2
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Software Development:4.1
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Gaming & AI:4.0
The MSI Thin GF63 is well-suited for gaming and 3D applications because it includes a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card which is critical for rendering complex visual tasks efficiently and supports a screen that refreshes at a high rate of 144 times per second, providing a smooth visual experience.
General Use Screen Quality:4.0
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Keyboard Quality:4.0
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Build Quality:3.5
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Battery Life:3.2
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | ||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | ||
Width | 14.13" | ||
Depth | 9.99" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 6.5/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 3 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | No | ||
Display Outputs | 2 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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Tom's Hardware
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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