MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" 11UC-1276US 2021, Core i5-11400H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
What Buyers Say
MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" 11UC-1276US 2021, Core i5-11400H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
The MSI GF63 Thin is a lightweight gaming laptop at 4.1 lbs with a Lithium-Polymer battery. Users are curious about its 144Hz display, upgrade options for SSD and RAM, and battery life during gaming with the RTX 3050. Warranty and G-Sync/FreeSync support are also common questions, but no detailed user experiences are provided.
Pros
- Lightweight design at 4.1 lbs
- Lithium-Polymer battery
- 144Hz FHD display for competitive gaming
- NVMe SSD upgradeable
- Dual-channel RAM support
Cons
- No G-Sync or FreeSync support
- Battery life during gaming unknown
- Warranty details unclear
- No user experience reviews available
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Smooth operation
- Beautiful display
- Great battery life
- Improved keyboard
Cons
- Shipping delays
- Minor display issue
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" 11UC-1276US | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 11400H | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050★ | Apple (10-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | 51 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" 11UC-1276US 2021, Core i5-11400H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Below average port selection (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
Pricing
MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" 11UC-1276US 2021, Core i5-11400H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.
