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Updated March 14, 2024·
When choosing a laptop, consider your primary use. The Acer Swift 14 generally offers better performance suitable for gaming and engineering tasks but is heavier, which can affect portability. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is lighter and therefore more portable, a favorable option for frequent travelers or students who carry their laptops around. Battery life is also a critical factor; the MSI Prestige may last longer on a single charge, ideal for long work sessions away from power outlets. If your workflow includes graphic-intensive tasks, a laptop with a more robust graphics card, like the Acer, would be beneficial despite the added weight and potential compromise on battery duration. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for software development
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
13.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for software development, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift 14 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo both boast displays with the sharpness and clarity that benefit general use due to their high resolution and bright panels, making text clear and colors vibrant. For engineering and design, they shine again, as they cover wider ranges of color gamuts, ensuring accuracy for professional creative work. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D tasks, where fast-moving visuals are crucial, because their refresh rates aren't high enough to provide the smooth motion that these activities require.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,280
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift 14 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The Acer Swift 14 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are excellent choices for general use due to their powerful CPUs and ample RAM, which ensure smooth multitasking and efficient performance. Both laptops also feature high-quality screens, are lightweight for portability, and offer long battery life, while still providing sufficient storage, decent keyboards, acceptable speakers, and managing heat and noise effectively.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Acer Swift 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 14 has a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D performance, making it a preferred choice for those activities. While the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers decent performance with an adequate CPU and good screen quality, it doesn't match up to the Swift for gaming and 3D tasks due to its less capable GPU and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 offers robust performance suitable for engineering and design tasks due to its high-quality CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, ensuring smooth handling of demanding software, complemented by a sharp screen that enhances visual precision. While the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, despite being lighter and more portable, also delivers powerful processing capabilities and sufficient memory for complex tasks, it has a lower-tier GPU than the Swift, which may affect graphic-intensive applications, but it still maintains a high-standard screen, decent keyboard, and manages operating noise well, making it suitable for mobile professionals in engineering and design fields.
Content Creation
8.2
8.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 14 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for content creation.
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
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to be very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is good.
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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 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
7.4
The Acer Swift 14 and MSI Prestige 13 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 Swift 14 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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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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