ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite) vs MSI Thin GF63
The Verdict
ASUS VivoBook S 15 and MSI Thin GF63 serve distinctly different use cases at vastly different price points. ASUS delivers a premium ultraportable with Snapdragon X Elite's exceptional efficiency, boasting an stunning 2880x1620 OLED display at 120Hz, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and remarkable 18-hour battery life in just 1.42kg. MSI targets budget-conscious gamers with Intel i5-12450H, RTX 4050 graphics, 144Hz refresh rate, and dedicated gaming credentials despite weaker integrated specs. ASUS excels in portability, display quality, battery endurance, and ARM-based performance for everyday tasks, while MSI offers superior gaming capability and upgradeability at half the price. For professional users prioritizing mobility and battery life, ASUS dominates. For students seeking gaming performance on a tight budget, MSI justifies its value proposition. ASUS VivoBook S 15 is the better all-around laptop for most users.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite) if…
- →Excellent 3K 120Hz OLED display
- →All-day battery life thanks to ARM efficiency
- →Powerful 45 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ AI features
Buy the MSI Thin GF63 if…
- →Affordable entry to RTX 40-series gaming at $699
- →144Hz display for smooth gameplay in esports titles
- →Lightweight at 1.86 kg for a 15.6-inch gaming laptop
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite)
Pros
- Excellent 3K 120Hz OLED display
- All-day battery life thanks to ARM efficiency
- Powerful 45 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ AI features
- Lightweight for a 15.6-inch laptop
- Fanless-quiet operation under typical loads
Cons
- ARM compatibility issues with some x86 apps
- No Thunderbolt support
- Soldered RAM not upgradeable
- No SD card reader
MSI Thin GF63
Pros
- Affordable entry to RTX 40-series gaming at $699
- 144Hz display for smooth gameplay in esports titles
- Lightweight at 1.86 kg for a 15.6-inch gaming laptop
- Good port selection including Ethernet and three USB-A ports
- Expandable storage with an extra M.2 slot
Cons
- 250-nit display brightness is very dim — poor outdoor visibility
- Only 8 GB RAM — needs immediate upgrade for modern gaming
- Build quality is plastic-heavy and feels budget
- Fan noise is significant during gaming sessions
- Battery life is poor at around 4-5 hours real-world use
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite) | MSI Thin GF63 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home (ARM) | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.42 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic body |
| Dimensions | 352.6 x 225.9 x 14.7 mm | 359 x 254 x 21.7 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 0 | — |
| Ethernet | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours | Up to 7 hours |
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 52.4 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | OLED, 16:9 | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 250 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 3 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Cores | 12 cores | 8-core (4P + 4E) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H |
| Gpu | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (6 GB) |
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