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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering an Acer Swift 14 is a good choice if you prefer a laptop that's more suitable for general use with high portability and better screen display quality. It has a high-resolution touchscreen, is lightweight, and has a long battery life. However, it's more expensive. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin is more affordable and a solid pick for gaming due to its dedicated graphics card, but it has a lower-resolution non-touchscreen and is heavier, which reduces its portability. It also has a shorter battery life and is not as well-suited for tasks that require higher screen quality or color accuracy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift 14.
Key differences
General Use
8.2
6.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14 outperforms the MSI GF63 Thin in general use due to its superior CPU and RAM, resulting in faster and smoother performance, as well as its higher resolution and brighter screen which provides a better visual experience. Also, the Swift 14's lighter weight and longer battery life make it more portable and suitable for mobile use, whereas the GF63 Thin, despite having a dedicated GPU, falls short in battery life and portability, which are crucial for general users.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift 14 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift 14 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a newer and more powerful GPU with the Intel i7-13700H Iris Xe, and an IPS screen with higher resolution which contributes to better screen quality, despite having the same screen refresh rate as the MSI GF63 Thin. Meanwhile, the MSI GF63 Thin, with its older Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU and a lower resolution IPS display, doesn't perform as well in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.9
6.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 is good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14, with a more powerful CPU and integrated graphics, higher RAM, and a higher resolution screen with a broader color coverage, is more suited for engineering and design tasks than the MSI GF63 Thin, which, while it includes a dedicated GPU, has a less capable CPU, lower RAM, and a lower resolution display. Additionally, the MSI's larger screen size may hint at less portability compared to the lighter and thinner Acer Swift 14, although the MSI may have an edge in gaming due to its dedicated GPU.
Content Creation
8.2
6.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for content creation, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
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
8.2
6.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the MSI GF63 Thin 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
7.6
6.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering the Acer Swift 14, its panel type, high resolution, and brightness contribute to a sharp and vibrant display, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial. The MSI GF63 Thin, with its fair quality display, offers acceptable clarity and color representation for general tasks and engineering, but it may not be as vibrant or sharp as higher-end screens. Both laptops, however, fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their poor refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced activities.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 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
Excellent
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI GF63 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The Acer Swift 14 has good build quality, while the MSI GF63 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Acer Swift 14 is good for school use. Its compact design makes it easy to carry around, and its battery lasts easily through a typical school day. You can configure the laptop with an FHD+ or QHD+ display; both look sharp and get bright enough to combat glare. The keyboard feels tactile but can be a little tiring to type on over an extended period, and while the touchpad is small, it's responsive to all movements and gestures. Its Intel 13th Gen. CPU can handle nearly every type of workload; however, its integrated graphics perform poorly, so it isn't ideal for students in technical fields like 3D graphics."
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Florian Glaser | January 2020
"If you leave aside the meagre port selection (no card reader, no DisplayPort, no Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1 Gen2), the fan control that could be improved (idle mode!) and the relatively dark and slow display, the MSI GF63 Thin 9SC does not have any major weaknesses. The 15-inch gamer is compact, has a low weight and offers a good price-to-performance ratio, which should please gamers that are looking for both a portable and an affordable gaming notebook. Input devices, battery life, case quality and performance are all appropriate for this purchase price."
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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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