MSI Thin 15.6" THINA15B7473 Black
MSI
52 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 2025
ASUS
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Thin 15.6" THINA15B7473 Black
65 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The laptop is praised for handling schoolwork and games like Fortnite and Minecraft at medium settings, but a detailed negative review highlights severe overheating (77°C idle), loud fan noise, and software issues with MSI Center. Battery drain while plugged in is also reported. Overall, opinions are mixed with a tilt toward positive for light use.
Pros
- Good for schoolwork and light gaming
- Runs Fortnite and Minecraft at medium settings
- 1080p screen is clear for videos
- Fast performance
- Aesthetically pleasing design
Cons
- Severe overheating (77°C idle)
- Loud fan noise
- MSI Center software issues
- Battery drains while plugged in
- Poor cooling design
Gaming performance 4
Overheating 1
Fan noise 1
Battery life 1
Software issues 1
Build quality 2
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 2025
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Specifications
| MSI Thin 15.6" THINA15B7473 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz★ | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gb LAN | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.95 kg | 2.65 kg★ |
| Battery | 52 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Thin 15.6" THINA15B7473 Black
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Strong screen (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average portability (18th percentile)18th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 2025
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.