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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Thin GF63, being less expensive, provides strong performance with its dedicated graphics card, making it suitable for gaming and demanding tasks. However, it is heavier and thicker, affecting portability. Conversely, the Razer Book 13, while more expensive, is lighter and thinner, offering better portability and a higher-resolution screen with touch capability, making it ideal for professionals who prioritize mobility and screen quality over gaming performance. Both have similar storage and memory, but differing graphics capabilities and design features cater to different preferences in usability and intended use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.2
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.
The MSI Thin GF63 is better for gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144, which are crucial for smooth graphics and responsive gameplay. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60, making it less optimal for those tasks despite its higher screen quality.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Thin GF63 provides an adequate display with respectable resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and some engineering applications, but its lower refresh rate makes it less appealing for gaming and 3D work where fluid motion is crucial. The Razer Book 13 offers a high-quality display with strong resolution and excellent brightness, making it a solid choice for both general use and engineering, but its refresh rate isn't optimized for gaming and nimble 3D visualization, which can dampen the user experience in these areas. Additionally, while both laptops exhibit satisfactory color range for non-professional engineering and design use, they may not cover the wider color gamuts needed for high-end color-critical work.
Battery
4.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent 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 Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Thin GF63 has a price of $1,150 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.
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.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.1
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The MSI Thin GF63, with its powerful Intel i7-12650H processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card, is tailored for demanding engineering software and can render complex designs efficiently, but it is heavier and thus less portable than the Razer Book 13, which offers a more compact design with an Intel i7-1165G7 Iris Xe integrated graphics, sufficient for engineering tasks yet favoring portability and easier handling. Additionally, the Razer Book 13's higher resolution and aspect ratio screen can provide clearer and more detailed visuals for design work, while the MSI may excel in applications that require more robust GPU performance.
Content Creation
7.4
7.6
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for content creation.
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
7.5
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the MSI Thin GF63 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Thin GF63 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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