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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the MSI Thin GF63 and the Razer Blade 17 involves significant tradeoffs in price, performance, and features. The MSI Thin GF63 is considerably less expensive and offers respectable performance for everyday tasks and some gaming, with a decent screen size and battery life that supports general use. It's relatively light and thin, enhancing its portability. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17, while much more expensive, delivers superior performance suitable for high-end gaming, heavy 3D rendering, or intensive machine learning tasks. It features a larger and higher resolution screen, more storage, and a build quality commensurate with its higher price but is also heavier, making it less portable. If budget is a concern and your tasks are not extremely demanding, the MSI may suffice. If you seek the best performance for demanding applications and can handle a heavier device and a higher price, the Razer Blade 17 could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- Good portability
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 is equipped with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher resolution screen than the MSI Thin GF63, enhancing its suitability for demanding tasks and improving the visual experience. However, the MSI is lighter and more compact, making it more portable, though the Razer boasts a slightly longer battery life and significantly better screen quality, which could justify its larger size and weight for users prioritizing performance and display over ease of transport.
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.6
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Thin GF63 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 outperforms the MSI Thin GF63 in gaming and 3D applications due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU which offers higher graphics processing capability compared to the GF63's Nvidia RTX 4050, and its higher screen resolution enhances visual clarity for an immersive gaming experience, despite both having the same screen refresh rate for smooth visuals. While the Thin GF63 is more portable and has a decent GPU for gaming, the Blade 17's CPU is also more powerful, which contributes to overall better performance in demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
9.1
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 offers superior engineering and design capabilities due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a higher-resolution screen, enhancing both computational performance and visual detail. The MSI Thin GF63, while still suitable for engineering tasks with a capable CPU and GPU, carries the advantages of being more lightweight and likely quieter based on its design, which could favor users seeking portability and a less intrusive operating noise.
Content Creation
7.4
8.5
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.5
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 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 provides a satisfactory display for everyday tasks and engineering software due to adequate resolution and brightness, but for gaming and 3D applications, it lacks the higher refresh rates that prevent smooth motion rendering. The Razer Blade 17 excels in vividness and clarity across general and professional design work, boasting superior color accuracy and range, thereby offering an immersive experience with precise color work. However, while the Razer Blade 17 may have a good refresh rate, gamers often seek specialized gaming displays with even faster refresh rates for optimal gaming performance.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Thin GF63 has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$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 17 costs $4,300.
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How the MSI Thin GF63 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Thin GF63 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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