MSI Thin 15.6", Core i7-13620H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray

The MSI Thin packs 64GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD into a heavy 3.4kg chassis with an RTX 4050. Gaming performance is solid for 1080p, but portability is one of the worst we've seen. Worth it if you want a stationary powerhouse on a budget.

The i7-13620H handles games and creative work without breaking a sweat. It's a 72nd percentile CPU, which means it's above average but not leading the pack. The RTX 4050 lands in the 80th percentile for GPUs, so you'll get smooth 1080p gaming with DLSS doing some heavy lifting. The 64GB of RAM is overkill for most people, but it's there if you run VMs or edit huge files. The 144Hz display is fine, though it's a middle-of-the-road panel at the 49th percentile. Nothing wrong with it, nothing special either.

Against the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, this thing loses on portability and build quality. The G14 is lighter and better built, though you'll likely get less RAM and storage for the money. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 is a closer match in size and power, but it typically costs more and has a better screen. The Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max is in a different universe for creators, but it's also way more expensive and not a gaming machine. The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is lighter with a better display, but you'll sacrifice the RAM and storage headroom. The MSI Thin wins on raw specs per dollar, assuming the price is right.

We don't have a price for this exact config, which makes value tricky. The specs are strong, especially the RAM and storage. But the weak compact score and mediocre screen suggest corners were cut somewhere. If this lands at a budget price, it's a steal for a desktop replacement. If it's priced like a premium laptop, you're paying for specs you might not need while lugging around a brick.

The MSI Thin is a weird mix. You get a solid 10-core i7 and an RTX 4050, which is a perfectly fine mid-range gaming combo. But then someone crammed 64GB of DDR4 and a 2TB SSD in there, which is way more memory and storage than this class of laptop usually ships with. It's like putting a big engine in a commuter car and calling it a day.

That's the story here. The specs are genuinely strong on paper, especially the RAM and storage, which sit in the 94th percentile in our database. But the chassis is heavy at 3.4kg and the compact score is one of the worst we track. This is a desktop replacement that doesn't really pretend to be portable.

Skip this if you need something portable. At 3.4kg, it's a desk-bound machine. Also skip it if you care about screen quality, since the display is just average. If you want a premium build or long battery life, look at the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or HP OMEN Transcend 14 instead.

Buy this if you want a desktop replacement with ridiculous RAM and storage and you don't plan to move it much. It's a solid 1080p gaming machine with enough headroom for creative work. Just don't expect it to feel thin or light, because it isn't.