For general use and portability, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is a strong contender with its sleek design and higher resolution display, though it comes at a midrange price point. It offers better performance for tasks like web browsing and office applications, and its higher PPI and brightness make for a superior visual experience. However, if budget is a concern and you need a larger screen, the Acer Aspire Go 15 is a more affordable option with a 15.6-inch display, suitable for everyday tasks, despite its lower resolution and refresh rate.
For more demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the MSI with its dedicated Arc 8-Cores GPU will provide significantly better performance compared to the integrated graphics in the Acer. The MSI's superior CPU and additional RAM also make it a better choice for engineering tasks, where the Acer may struggle due to its less powerful processor and limited RAM.
In terms of battery life, the Acer offers longer usage on a single charge, which is beneficial for users who are often on the move and away from power outlets. The MSI, while having a shorter battery life, compensates with faster charging capabilities and a more robust port selection, including Thunderbolt ports for high-speed data transfer.
Ultimately, if you prioritize performance and are willing to invest in a laptop that can handle more intensive tasks while still being relatively portable, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is the way to go. However, if you're looking for an affordable, no-frills laptop for basic tasks and prefer a larger screen, the Acer Aspire Go 15 is a cost-effective choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Go 15
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
6.8/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.4/10
7.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.0/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire Go 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
7.1/10
7.7/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Acer Aspire Go 15 are both good for software development, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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
7.3/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen than the Acer Aspire Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$299
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has a price of $299 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Acer Aspire Go 15 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Aspire Go 15 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Acer Aspire Go 15
MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
GENERAL
Price
Price
$299
$1,300
Release Date
Release Date
February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74''
12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7''
Weight
Weight
3.86 lbs
3.7 lbs
Width
Width
14.29"
12.3"
Depth
Depth
9.44"
7.46"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel i3-N305
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
0
0
Storage
Storage
128 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
UHD Graphics Xe
Arc 8-Cores
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
Integrated
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
9 Hours
8 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
50 Wh
90 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
15.6"
14"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
144Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
284 nits
415 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
141.21 PPI
161.73 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
1802: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
59.6 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
70 %
79 %
sRGB
sRGB
100 %
99 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
70 %
77 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
7.4/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
7.7/10
8.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
8/10
7.5/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
Yes
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
38.6°C
46.1°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
42.9°C
58.1°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
25.1°C
36.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
N/A
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
7/10
7.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
8/10
7/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
N/A
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
No
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
No
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
1
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
1
2
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
No
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
3
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
N/A
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
2
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.2
5.2
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6
6E
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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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