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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for tasks like gaming or intensive applications, the MSI Thin GF63, with its dedicated graphics card, would serve you better. However, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a touch screen with 2-in-1 convertible flexibility and better battery life in a more compact and lighter form factor, which is great for on-the-go use and general productivity. Keep in mind, the MSI will be heavier and bulkier, so if portability is key, the Samsung might be your choice. The MSI is often less expensive, but the Samsung may justify its higher price with its OLED screen quality and versatility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.2
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Thin GF63 delivers adequate picture clarity and brightness suitable for everyday computing tasks and professional design work, but its limited color range and average refresh rate diminish its appeal for high-fidelity engineering tasks and diminishes the gaming or 3D experience. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers vibrant colors and high resolution which greatly benefits general use and engineering design applications —where precise color representation is paramount— though its capabilities falter in gaming, primarily due to its lower refresh rate which is less optimal for fast-paced visuals inherent in gaming and 3D content. Overall, while both laptops offer decent visual experiences for general and professional workloads, neither is optimized for the demanding refresh requirements of high-end gaming and intensive 3D applications.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
13.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the MSI Thin GF63 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 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
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The MSI Thin GF63 has a price of $1,150 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.
The MSI Thin GF63 offers strong processing power with a dedicated graphics card, suitable for demanding tasks and general use, but with shorter battery life and at a heavier weight, which reduces its portability. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, while still powerful with integrated graphics, shines with its high-quality OLED touchscreen, longer battery life, and 2-in-1 convertible design, making it highly portable and versatile for general use.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.3
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for engineering and design.
The MSI Thin GF63 features a higher-end CPU and dedicated GPU suitable for demanding engineering applications and multitasking, while its IPS screen delivers good color and clarity. In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a stunning OLED touchscreen with superior color accuracy and battery life, housed in a lighter and more portable 2-in-1 design, although with a less powerful integrated GPU which may limit performance in graphical tasks.
Content Creation
7.4
7.6
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.4
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Thin GF63 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | Intel i7-1255U | |
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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 2 | |
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."
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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TechRadar
Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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