In this article, i will be telling you differences between MSI Alpha 15 and MSI GF63.
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MSI Alpha 15 | MSI GF63 |
BUY NOW | BUY NOW |
PROS | PROS |
Plenty of ports. Bright display. Comfortable keyboard. | Affordable discrete GTX 1050 graphics. Easy to upgrade RAM and storage. Thin bezels. |
CONS | CONS |
Middling performance. Poor speakers. SSD is hard to upgrade. | Wifi performance is lacking. No included SSD |
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
Brand | MSI | MSI |
Series | Alpha Series | GF Series |
Model | ALPHA 15 A3DD-003 | GF63 THIN 9SC |
QUICK INFO | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
Color | Aluminum Black | Black |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home 64-bit | Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 3750H 2.30 GHz | Intel Core i5-9300H 2.40 GHz |
Screen | 15.6″ 120 Hz IPS | 15.6″ IPS |
Memory | 8 GB DDR4 | 8 GB DDR4 |
Storage | 512 GB NVMe SSD | 512 GB NVMe SSD |
Graphics Card | Radeon RX 5500M | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q |
Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 | 4 GB GDDR5 |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 14.08″ x 9.76″ x 1.08″ | 14.13″ x 9.99″ x 0.85″ |
Weight | 5.07 lbs. | 4.10 lbs. |
CPU | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
CPU Type | AMD Ryzen 7 2nd Gen | Intel Core i5 9th Gen |
CPU Speed | 3750H (2.30 GHz) | 9300H (2.40 GHz) |
Number of Cores | Quad-core Processor | Quad-core Processor |
Core Name | Coffee Lake | |
Turbo Frequency | Up to 4.00 GHz | Up to 4.10 GHz |
CPU L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB |
CHIPSET | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
Chipset | Intel HM370 | |
DISPLAY | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
Screen Size | 15.6″ | 15.6″ |
Touchscreen | No | No |
Wide Screen Support | Yes | Yes |
Display Type | Full HD | Full HD |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Panel | IPS | IPS |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
LCD Features | IPS-Level 120 Hz Thin Bezel Free-Sync | IPS-Level 60 Hz 45% NTSC Thin Bezel |
OPERATING SYSTEM | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home 64-bit | Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
GRAPHICS | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
GPU/VPU | AMD Radeon RX 5500M | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q |
Video Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Graphic Type | Dedicated Card | Dedicated Card |
STORAGE | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
MEMORY | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
Memory Speed | DDR4 2666 | DDR4 2666 |
Memory Spec | 8 GB x 1 | 8 GB x 1 |
Memory Slot (Total) | 2 | |
Memory Slot (Available) | 1 | |
Max Memory Supported | 64 GB | |
OPTICAL DRIVE | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
Optical Drive Type | No | No |
COMMUNICATIONS | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
LAN | Killer LAN E2600 | QCA8171 |
WLAN | AzureWave AW-CB375NF (2×2 802.11ac) | Intel 9560 Jefferson Peak (2×2 802.11ac) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
PORTS | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C |
Video Port | 1 x Mini DisplayPort | |
HDMI | 1 x HDMI (4K @ 60Hz) | 1 x HDMI (supports 4K @ 30Hz) |
Audio Ports | 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out (HiFi / SPDIF) | Headset AMP + Gold Flash jacks |
AUDIO | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
Audio | Nahimic 3 | |
Speaker | Giant Speakers 2W x 2 | Speakers 2W x 2 |
OUTPUT DEVICE | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
Virtual Reality Ready | ||
INPUT DEVICE | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
Touchpad | Multi Touch | |
Keyboard | Single backlight with Anti-Ghost key + silver lining | Single backlight with Anti-Ghost key + silver lining |
Backlit Keyboard | Backlit | Backlit |
Webcam | 720p HD Webcam | 720p HD Webcam |
Card Reader | SD (XC / HC) | |
GENERAL | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
Style | Standard | Thin and Light |
Type | Gaming & Entertainment | Gaming & Entertainment |
Usage | Consumer | Consumer |
POWER | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
AC Adapter | 180-watt AC adapter | 150-watt AC adapter |
Battery | 6-cell (51 Wh) Li-Ion | 3-cell (51Wh) |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | MSI ALPHA 15 | MSI GF63 |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 14.08″ x 9.76″ x 1.08″ | 14.13″ x 9.99″ x 0.85″ |
Weight | 5.07 lbs. | 4.10 lbs. |
Expert Reviews For MSI ALPHA 15:
By TomsHardware
The MSI Alpha 15 features AMD’s 7nm technology, but the performance is middling. It makes up for that with a bright display and a tactile keyboard.By UltraBookReview
The overall value of this MSI Alpha 15 AMD configuration remains to be determined in a future review, though, but potential buyers should know that $1099 and even less can actually get them Core i5 and even i7 gaming-laptops with 1660Ti graphics these days, so the big question is how will the RX 5500M fair against the 1660Ti, and not against the 1650, as suggested in AMD’s presentation.By Pokde.net
AMD’s first mobile GPU in years seems like a rather compelling offering, and especially more so when put into the likes of the MSI Alpha 15. It offers the latest of AMD’s features including a 144 Hz FreeSync display, promising great value for gamers who don’t need insanely high graphics to enjoy games. Is there more to it though?Expert Reviews For MSI GF63:
By PCGamer
The MSI GF63 8RC is a lightweight powerhouse that’s great for work, school and play.By LaptopMag
MSI’s GF63 gaming laptop offers strong performance for the price, but a disappointing display and plastic chassis are hard to overlook.By NotebookCheck
The MSI GF63 strikes a better balance between affordability, portability, and gaming performance than many of its competitors because of its new narrow bezel design. If you’re a gamer on a tight budget and want something more powerful than a traditional Ultrabook but without the added weight, then the GF62 is a solid option.By PCMag
Inspired by MSI’s slick GS65 Stealth Thin, the GF63 8RD is a one-cut-above budget gaming laptop with a trim chassis made possible by Nvidia’s Max-Q tech. Only battery life keeps it from top marks.By Forbes
The GF63’s stability issues are troubling, and its battery life doesn’t inspire confidence, but for $700 from the cheapest mainstream seller, those flaws are easier to overlook.