ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024) vs MSI Thin GF63
The Verdict
ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED excels as a premium ultrabook with its stunning 2880x1800 OLED display delivering vibrant colors and deep blacks, paired with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and 16GB LPDDR5X RAM for seamless multitasking. Battery life reaches an impressive 18 hours, and the 1.2kg aluminum chassis prioritizes portability. MSI Thin GF63 targets budget-conscious gamers with RTX 4050 discrete GPU and 144Hz refresh rate, though its 1920x1080 IPS panel appears dated beside the ASUS. However, MSI offers three USB-A ports, expandable storage, and dedicated gaming performance for $599 less. Choose ASUS for professional work, content creation, and battery endurance. Select MSI if gaming and GPU acceleration matter most on a tight budget.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024) if…
- →Stunning 3K 120Hz OLED display
- →Exceptionally lightweight at 1.2 kg
- →Strong battery life for an OLED laptop
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
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Pros & Cons
ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024)
Pros
- Stunning 3K 120Hz OLED display
- Exceptionally lightweight at 1.2 kg
- Strong battery life for an OLED laptop
- Premium aluminum chassis with MIL-STD durability
- Fast Intel Core Ultra performance with NPU for AI
Cons
- RAM is soldered and not upgradeable
- Only one USB-A port
- No SD card reader
- Webcam quality is mediocre
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 ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024) | MSI Thin GF63 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic body |
| Dimensions | 312.4 x 220.1 x 14.9 mm | 359 x 254 x 21.7 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 0 | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| Ethernet | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours | Up to 7 hours |
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 52.4 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | OLED, 16:10, touch optional | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 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 | 16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE) | 8-core (4P + 4E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H |
| Gpu | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (6 GB) |
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