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Updated March 21, 2024·
When choosing between the MSI Thin GF63 and the MSI Titan 18 HX, consider that the GF63, while more affordable and lightweight, may have less power and shorter battery life than the higher-end Titan 18 HX, which is designed for demanding tasks like 3D rendering or complex engineering simulations. The Titan 18 HX also tends to be heavier and less portable, making it less ideal if you need to travel frequently with your laptop. If you lean towards high-performance gaming or professional workloads and don't mind the additional cost and reduced mobility, the Titan 18 HX would be the better choice. If your focus is on casual use, light gaming, or general productivity with the benefit of easier portability and budget-friendliness, the GF63 should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The MSI Thin GF63 offers a balance between performance and portability, with a decent processor, memory, and screen quality, making it a suitable option for general use while being easier to carry around and having longer battery life. In contrast, the MSI Titan 18 HX, with its high-end CPU and larger RAM, provides superior performance for demanding tasks and an enhanced screen experience, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, which makes it less convenient for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.9
9.4
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Thin GF63 is only fair.
The MSI Thin GF63 offers decent gaming and 3D capabilities with its satisfactory graphics card and screen refresh rate, but it sacrifices top-tier power for more portability and a lower price point. In contrast, the MSI Titan 18 HX delivers outstanding performance for gaming and 3D applications thanks to its superior graphics card and high refresh rate display, though it comes at a premium price and is less portable.
Engineering and Design
7.5
9.9
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The MSI Thin GF63 provides a balance of performance with its capable CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU which suits engineering tasks, while still being relatively portable; however, the MSI Titan 18 HX offers a superior CPU, more RAM, a high-end GPU, and better screen quality, making it ideal for the most demanding engineering and design applications, though at the expense of portability and with a higher operating noise.
Content Creation
7.4
9.0
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent 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
7.2
8.9
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
6.8
9.2
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a high-quality display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the MSI Titan 18 HX offers superior panel type, resolution, and brightness, making images sharp and vivid. For engineering and design work, where accurate color reproduction is key, the Titan's wide color gamuts will ensure your designs look true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite the Titan's impressive resolution and color, its lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The MSI Thin GF63 has good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
$1,400
$4,800
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Thin GF63 has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,800.
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Battery
4.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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.
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How the MSI Thin GF63 and the MSI Titan 18 HX compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Thin GF63 | MSI Titan 18 HX |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $4,800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 7.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 12.08" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 128 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 4096 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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MSI Thin GF63
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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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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
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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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