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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1, being less expensive, generally offers basic performance suitable for day-to-day tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media playback but may struggle with more demanding applications. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, on the other hand, is designed for higher performance, making it well-suited for intense workloads like 3D modeling, machine learning, gaming, and engineering software. This comes at a higher cost, but also typically includes features like a more powerful processor, better graphics, and a higher quality display. If you travel often or prefer a lighter device, the Acer Aspire 1 is more portable due to its typically lower weight and size. However, the MSI likely has a shorter battery life given its more powerful hardware. Consider the MSI Prestige if performance and screen quality are crucial for your work, and the Acer Aspire 1 if affordability and portability are your top priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
8.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 comes with a basic CPU and limited RAM, which may hinder performance for demanding tasks, along with a low-quality TN screen; however, it does offer silent operation due to a fanless design. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts a high-end CPU and ample RAM, enhancing its efficiency for various applications, and features a high-resolution OLED display, elevating screen quality for sharper and more vibrant visuals, yet the enhanced performance could generate more heat, even though the laptop manages it well.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.7
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is limited in gaming and 3D applications due to its basic Intel Celeron graphics. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the MSI's higher-quality OLED display also contributes to a more vivid and detailed gaming and 3D environment.
Engineering and Design
5.5
8.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1, with a simpler processor, less RAM, and basic integrated graphics, lacks the power for demanding engineering and design tasks, reflected in its lower-quality display and silent operation due to less heat generation. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts a high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a high-resolution OLED screen, offering robust capabilities for such tasks, though it's costlier and less portable due to increased weight and size.
Content Creation
5.9
8.6
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.1
8.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 1 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
5.2
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 1's screen may not provide the clarity and vibrancy you'd want across various applications due to its lower resolution and brightness, affecting your satisfaction during everyday tasks, engineering work, or gaming. For design and engineering tasks where color precision matters, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo's display covers a wider color gamut, ensuring that colors are accurately represented. However, despite its excellent color accuracy and resolution, the MSI's lower refresh rate may not be ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion from a higher refresh rate is more critical.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
5.5
7.4
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 1 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$244
$1,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Acer Aspire 1 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Aspire 1
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Joshua Goldman | May 2020
"There are no surprises and nothing's extraordinary here but this laptop's price. For those in need of an inexpensive Windows laptop for undemanding tasks, though, the Acer Aspire 1 offers just enough to get the basics done and a larger screen to do them on."
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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