2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 vs. MSI GF63 Thin 9SX: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 and MSI GF63 Thin 9SX models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 Pros

Reasons that 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 is better than MSI GF63 Thin 9SX.

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2019

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-11900H inside 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 has a 66% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-9750H inside MSI GF63 Thin 9SX.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 - Intel Core i9-11900H
8,121
MSI GF63 Thin 9SX - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
MSI GF63 Thin 9SX - Intel Core i5-9300H
3,308
Supports faster memory

The 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 supports a faster memory speed than the MSI GF63 Thin 9SX. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the MSI GF63 Thin 9SX.

Memory type and speed
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
MSI GF63 Thin 9SX - DDR4
2,666 MHz

MSI GF63 Thin 9SX Pros

Reasons that MSI GF63 Thin 9SX is better than 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.

Supports larger memory

MSI GF63 Thin 9SX supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16. It supports up to 64GB versus 48GB of system memory on the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.

Max system memory size
MSI GF63 Thin 9SX
64 GB
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16
48 GB

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 and MSI GF63 Thin 9SX.

Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

Memory2021 ROG Zephyrus M16MSI GF63 Thin 9SX
Slots
x1
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 Price
Laptop Screen Assembly Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 2021 GU603 Series 16 inch 1920x1200 Matte IPS Non-Touch 144Hz WLED Panel Black Cover Hinges WebCam Cables LCD Display
 Laptop Screen Assembly Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 2021 GU603 Series 16 inch 1920x1200 Matte IPS Non-Touch 144Hz WLED Panel Black Cover Hinges WebCam Cables LCD Display
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$241.49
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” 165Hz IPS Type WUXGA 16:10 Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, GX650RM-ES74
 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” 165Hz IPS Type WUXGA 16:10 Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, GX650RM-ES74
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$2,059.99
$2,499.99 18% OFF
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) GU603ZM-M16.I73060 (Intel Core i7-12700H Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB Graphics, 16" WUXGA 165Hz, Windows 11) - Black
 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) GU603ZM-M16.I73060 (Intel Core i7-12700H Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB Graphics, 16" WUXGA 165Hz, Windows 11) - Black
By ASUS
$1,179.99
$1,499.00 21% OFF
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MSI GF63 Thin 9SX Price
MSI Thin GF63 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop, 144Hz, Intel Core i7-12650H(Beat i5-13420H), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, WiFi 6, Backlit Keyboard, HDMI, RJ-45, Win 11, CUE Accessories
 MSI Thin GF63 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop, 144Hz, Intel Core i7-12650H(Beat i5-13420H), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, WiFi 6, Backlit Keyboard, HDMI, RJ-45, Win 11, CUE Accessories
By MSI
$1,149.99
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MSI GF63 Thin Gaming Laptop, 15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz, 12th Gen Intel 10-Core i7-12650H, Geforce RTX 4050, 32GB DDR4, 2TB PCIe SSD, Backlit, RJ45, USB-C, WiFi 6, Win 11, Free HDMI 2.1 Cable
 MSI GF63 Thin Gaming Laptop, 15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz, 12th Gen Intel 10-Core i7-12650H, Geforce RTX 4050, 32GB DDR4, 2TB PCIe SSD, Backlit, RJ45, USB-C, WiFi 6, Win 11, Free HDMI 2.1 Cable
By MSI
$1,071.00
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MSI GF63 THIN 9SCX-005 15. 6" FHD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i5-9300H GTX1650 8GB 256GB NVMe SSD Win10
 MSI GF63 THIN 9SCX-005 15. 6" FHD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i5-9300H GTX1650 8GB 256GB NVMe SSD Win10
By MSI
$592.00
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Specs Comparison

Availability

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16MSI GF63 Thin 9SX
Released20212019
Release DateAnnounced on May 11, 2021-
Generations-

Exterior

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16MSI GF63 Thin 9SX
Size Comparison
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16MSI GF63 Thin 9SX
Dimensions13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78” - 0.88” (355 x 243 x 19.9 - 22.3 mm)14.13” x 10.0” x 0.85” (359 x 254 x 21.7 mm)
Weight4.19 lbs (1.9 kg)4.10 lbs (1.86 kg)
Colors
Black
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Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size backlit chicklet keyboard
    1.7 mm key travel Overstroke technology Aura Sync N key rollover
  • Hotkeys
    Volume up Volume down Microphone mute ROG Armoury Crate
  • Integrated Fingerprint Sensor
  • Trackpad - 20% larger and more accurate glass precision trackpad.
  • Keyboard
    • Backlight Keyboard (Single-Color, Red) (optional).
  • Touchpad
    • Silky smooth touchpad with a multi-touch gesture.

Display

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16MSI GF63 Thin 9SX
Size16 Inches15.6 Inches
Info16” WQXVGA 165Hz Display
16:10 Aspect Ratio 2560 x 1600 IPS 165Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Patone Validated 100% DCI-P3
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), 144Hz, IPS-Level
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), 120Hz, IPS-Level
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), 60Hz, IPS-Level

Ports

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16MSI GF63 Thin 9SX
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (6)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, 100W Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort, 100W Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0b
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x headphone jack
Right (3)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v4.0
  • 1 x lock slot
  • 1 x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1
  • 3 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1
  • 1 x RJ45
  • 1 x HDMI (4K @ 30Hz)
  • 1 x Mic-in
  • 1 x Headphone-out

Internal Specs

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16MSI GF63 Thin 9SX
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.90 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-9300H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.10 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-9750H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 → 4.50 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  1. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-9300H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1050 MHz
  2. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-9750H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
MemoryUp to 48GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM
1 x 16GB on-board memory and 1 x SO-DIMM slot up to 32GB of DDR4 SDRAM.
Up to 64GB 2666MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM
2 x SO-DIMM slots.
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti
    Supports ROG Boost up to 1585MHz at 60W (75W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6
    Supports ROG Boost up to 1525MHz at 80W (95W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 - 8GB GDDR6
    Supports ROG Boost up to 1390MHz at 80W (100W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 With Max-Q Design
    Video memory: 4GB GDDR5 VRAM.
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti With Max-Q Design
    Video memory: 4GB GDDR6 VRAM.
Storage
  • Single
    • 512GB 1TB
      M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Dual
    • 512GB+512GB 1TB+1TB
      M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
      Supports RAID 0.
  • 1 x M.2 SSD Combo slot (NVMe PCIe Gen 3 / SATA)
  • 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD

Connectivity

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16MSI GF63 Thin 9SX
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)802.11 AC Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.0
Ethernet Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16MSI GF63 Thin 9SX
Size90 Wh
4-cell Li-ion battery
51 Wh (6-cell Li-Ion battery)
Battery LifeUp to 10 hours
Video Playback.
Up to 7 hours+ for productivity tasks
Power Supply
  • 240W power adaptor
    Propriety charger.
  • Supports charging via USB-C
    Supports USB Type-C PD 3.0 up to 10W.
120W power adapter

Software

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16MSI GF63 Thin 9SX
OSWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate 1M Xbox Game Pass GameVisual Scenario Profiles
Dragaon Center MSI App Player

Camera & Audio

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16MSI GF63 Thin 9SX
CameraHD Front-facing camera
720p (1280 x 720) camera.
Front-facing camera
720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera.
Audio
  • 2 x 2W tweeter
  • 4 x 2W woofer with Smart Amp Technology
  • Audio by Dolby Atmos
  • Built-in array microphone
  • AI mic noise-canceling
  • Speakers
    • 2 x 2W Speakers
    • Nahimic 3 - Enhance in-game 3D surround sound and make finite control over your music, movies, and conference calls.
    • Audio Boost - Enhance audio detail by 30% with built-in AMP (Audio Power Amplifier) and golden audio jack.
  • Microphone
    • Array Microphones

Misc

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16MSI GF63 Thin 9SX
SensorsFingerprint sensor on power button-
Security
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Kensington Lock
  • Fingerprint Authentication
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Warranty-1 year Limited warranty (Include 1 Year Global)

Key Features

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16MSI GF63 Thin 9SX
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:10 WQXVGA
16”
1600p 165Hz
Weight
4.19 lb
1.90 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i9-11900H
8C/16T, 2.50 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,430
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,121
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
48GB
3200 MHz DDR4
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3070
8GB GDDR6 80W TGP
Released in
2019
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 144Hz
Weight
4.10 lb
1.86 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C/12T, 2.60 → 4.50 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,044
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,880
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
2666 MHz DDR4
NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1650Ti
4GB GDDR6

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