The decision between the Acer Aspire 5 15 and MSI Raider GE67Hx depends on your needs and budget. The Acer Aspire 5 15 is more budget-friendly and suitable for everyday tasks, offering decent performance for general use. If you prioritize savings and need a laptop for web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, it's a solid choice. However, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, while significantly more expensive, provides superior performance for demanding tasks. If you're into gaming, 3D modeling, machine learning, or require extra processing power for engineering software, and are willing to invest for these capabilities, the MSI Raider would be the better option, but it may come with reduced battery life and less portability due to its high-performance components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is good.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 with its mid-tier CPU, ample RAM, and quality IPS screen offers reliable performance and battery life suited for everyday tasks while remaining light for mobility. Meanwhile, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, though less portable and with shorter battery life, boasts a high-end CPU, top-tier GPU, and superior OLED display, making it ideal for more demanding applications and gaming.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.7/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz compared to the Acer Aspire 5 15's less capable Intel Iris Xe graphics and 60Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the MSI has a better-quality OLED screen with higher resolution, providing sharper and more vibrant visuals than the Acer Aspire 5's IPS display.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 15, with its moderate Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, is suitable for fundamental engineering and design tasks, maintaining decent portability and good keyboard quality, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a powerful Intel i7 processor and high-end Nvidia graphics, enhancing its capabilities for demanding design software but at the cost of increased weight and lower portability. The Raider's superior screen quality with higher resolution and OLED technology delivers better visual fidelity for detailed engineering work compared to the Aspire's standard IPS display, though it does make the Raider less portable and more expensive.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is good.
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
7.3/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
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
6.2/10
9.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If your primary use is general activities like browsing, streaming, or office work, the Acer Aspire 5 provides a good balance of resolution and brightness, but for more color-critical tasks such as engineering and design, its color gamut may fall short compared to the vibrant and wide color spectrum offered by the MSI Raider. The Raider excels in delivering accurate colors and crisp visuals necessary for professional design work, thanks to its ability to cover broader color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Raider's refresh rate isn't optimal for the smoothest experience, making it less ideal for those specific needs despite its superior resolution and panel quality.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$480
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
"The Acer Aspire 5 15 is a good value office laptop with reasonable battery life. The combination of slim exterior, relatively low weight (approx. 1.7 kg) and 8 hour real-life battery runtime makes the Acer Aspire a truly mobile laptop. The modest Tiger Lake processor supports this area and simultaneously ensures an affordable price point. The Aspire produces little noise and stays cool. The screen (FHD, IPS) might not win any prizes but is entirely appropriate for the price."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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