MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) and MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

good thermal management

average battery life

limited upgrade options

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) and MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Black Multi-colour gradient
DISPLAY MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 -
MEMORY MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)
Output 120 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Cooler Boost technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 297UK
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