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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the MSI Thin GF63 and the Razer Blade 15, consider that the Razer offers higher performance with better hardware suitable for demanding applications, like 3D, machine learning, and gaming, at the cost of being more expensive. The MSI is more budget-friendly and still provides decent performance for general use and some engineering tasks, but won’t match the Razer’s capability for intensive tasks. The Razer also features a higher resolution and refresh rate display which provides a sharper and smoother visual experience, especially noticeable in gaming and high-definition video content. It has a larger battery capacity, which can mean longer use away from a power outlet, while the MSI has lower battery life. The MSI is slightly heavier than the Razer, so if portability is a concern, the Razer has an edge. Both laptops have similar screen sizes, but if the price is a major factor, the MSI offers a more cost-effective solution for less demanding computing needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 15.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
The MSI Thin GF63 boasts a quality CPU and a substantial amount of RAM for smooth multitasking, paired with a decent screen and is relatively light for portability; however, it has a shorter battery life, making it less suitable for prolonged use away from power outlets.
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.0
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Thin GF63 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 offers a more powerful graphics unit with the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a higher screen refresh rate, which translates to smoother visuals, making it very good for gaming and 3D tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63 comes with an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, but it still delivers good performance for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.5
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The Razer Blade 15 outperforms the MSI Thin GF63 for engineering and design tasks due to a superior CPU, GPU, and higher resolution screen, which translates to more power for computation-intensive applications and better visual detail. While both have the same amount of RAM, the Razer’s more advanced GPU and better screen quality contribute to smoother graphics rendering and color accuracy, making it more suitable for demanding design work; however, its higher capabilities come at the expense of higher cost and slightly less portability compared to the MSI.
Content Creation
7.4
8.0
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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
7.7
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 15 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
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the Razer Blade 15's display stands out due to its higher resolution and brightness, providing a clearer and more vibrant image. For engineering and design, the Razer's better coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures more accurate color reproduction, which is critical for these tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops offer less optimal experiences due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion rendering.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Thin GF63 has a price of $1,150 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Thin GF63 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the MSI Thin GF63 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Thin GF63 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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