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Updated June 22, 2024·

For everyday tasks, the Acer Aspire Go 15 offers solid performance at a budget-friendly price, with a decent screen and good battery life, making it a practical choice for general use. However, it falls short in gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering tasks due to its basic processor and lack of a dedicated GPU. It's also not suitable for intensive gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is a powerhouse designed for high-end tasks, including gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, thanks to its top-tier CPU and RTX 4080 GPU. It has a stunning high-resolution screen with excellent color accuracy and a fast refresh rate, ideal for engineering work and gaming. The build quality is superior, and it comes with advanced features like facial recognition and a premium business laptop design. However, its portability is compromised by its weight and size, and it commands a high-end price. In summary, if you prioritize portability, budget, and general use, the Acer is a sensible choice. But if you need cutting-edge performance for demanding tasks and gaming, and you're willing to pay more and carry a heavier device, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is the way to go. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Go 15
  • Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
  • Very good for general use
  • Excellent for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

6.8
Aspire Go 15
Stealth 18 AI Studio
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 is only fair.

Gaming and AI

5.9
Aspire Go 15
Stealth 18 AI Studio
8.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 is poor.

Engineering and Design

6.4
Aspire Go 15
Stealth 18 AI Studio
9.1
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 is only fair.

Content Creation

7.1
Aspire Go 15
Stealth 18 AI Studio
8.5
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 is good.

Software Development

7.1
Aspire Go 15
Stealth 18 AI Studio
8.2
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for software development, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 is good.

Screen Quality

7.3
Aspire Go 15
Stealth 18 AI Studio
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen than the Acer Aspire Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Aspire Go 15
Stealth 18 AI Studio
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Aspire Go 15
Stealth 18 AI Studio
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Aspire Go 15
Stealth 18 AI Studio
8.0
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has very good build quality, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 has good build quality.

Cost

$299
Aspire Go 15
Stealth 18 AI Studio
$2,900
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The Acer Aspire Go 15 has a price of $299 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
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How the Acer Aspire Go 15 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire Go 15MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
Acer Aspire Go 15MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio

GENERAL

Price
$299
$2,900
Release Date
February 1, 2024March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74''15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94''
Weight
3.86 lbs6.15 lbs
Width
14.29"15.75"
Depth
9.44"11.4"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i3-N305Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
RAM
8 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
02
Storage
128 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
50 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"18"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
284 nits305 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108/10
Portability Score
7.7/106/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/108/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
N/AYes
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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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