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Updated January 12, 2024·
If budget is a deciding factor, the MSI Thin GF63 offers a lower price, but with trade-offs in terms of performance and display resolution compared to the Razer Blade 14. The Razer Blade 14 comes with a higher price tag but provides stronger performance, especially for gaming or intensive tasks, and a higher resolution screen which is sharper for media and work. The Razer also has a more portable and compact design, potentially making it more suitable for on-the-go use, whereas the MSI provides a larger screen size which could be better for productivity at the cost of heavier weight. Consider the Razer if you prioritize performance and portability and are willing to invest more, while the MSI might be suitable if you're looking for a balance between cost and capability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 outshines the MSI Thin GF63 in general use due to its superior CPU, higher resolution display with better color coverage, lighter weight for greater portability, and significantly longer battery life. However, the MSI Thin GF63 still performs adequately for general tasks with a capable CPU, ample RAM, a quality IPS screen, and a solid build, but its heavier form and shorter battery duration may not suit those frequently on the move or away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.9
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Thin GF63 is only fair.
The MSI Thin GF63 is equipped with the Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz which is good for gaming and 3D applications, while the Razer Blade 14 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher refresh rate of 165Hz, offering an even smoother gaming experience. Although both have strong CPUs and high-quality IPS displays, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the Razer Blade 14 might make it a preferred choice for the most demanding games and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.4
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 outperforms the MSI Thin GF63 in engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, along with a higher resolution screen that offers better color accuracy and coverage, which are very important for such tasks. While both have the same amount of RAM, the Razer Blade 14 also has better portability and higher quality keyboard and speakers, which are somewhat important, even though it may have louder operating noise in high-performance scenarios.
Content Creation
7.4
8.1
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 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
7.2
7.9
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 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
6.8
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Thin GF63's display provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and professional applications like engineering, but its limited color range might not satisfy those needing precise color work in design. The Razer Blade 14 offers a higher-quality display with better resolution and brightness suitable for both general and design purposes, ensuring crisp visuals and more accurate colors for creative professionals. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which are crucial for a smooth visual experience in fast-paced scenes.
Battery
4.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Thin GF63 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$1,150
$1,965
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Thin GF63 has a price of $1,150 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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How the MSI Thin GF63 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Thin GF63 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 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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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor 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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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