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Updated January 12, 2024·
For general use, the Acer Swift 14 offers a balance of performance, portability, and battery life, making it a strong choice if you value a lighter laptop for mobility. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with its higher-powered graphics and more substantial build, might be better suited for tasks like 3D design, machine learning, or gaming, at the cost of being heavier and possibly having a shorter battery life. It’s crucial to prioritize your specific needs: if top-notch display and computing power are paramount and you can handle extra weight, consider the MSI; for everyday tasks with the bonus of carrying comfort, the Acer could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a higher RAM capacity and a more capable Intel Arc GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, hence providing better performance compared to the Acer Swift 14, which, while powered by a robust CPU, Intel i7-13700H, has less RAM and relies on an integrated GPU. Moreover, the MSI model features an OLED screen with higher resolution and pixel density, offering superior screen quality, but it is heavier and slightly less portable than the Acer Swift 14, which has an IPS display and is lighter, thus more convenient for mobility.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Acer Swift 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Swift 14 offers a display that is crisp and bright enough for tasks like web browsing and document creation, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo's superior resolution and panel enhance visual clarity and detail further. In engineering and design, professionals often require accurate color representation, so the MSI Prestige’s higher coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB makes it more suitable for those precise tasks. However, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates, which may not be ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion and quicker screen updates provided by higher refresh rates are crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for general use.
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
6.7
6.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Acer Swift 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 14 is suited for gaming and 3D applications with its Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics and a standard refresh rate panel, although the lower GPU power compared to dedicated graphics cards could limit the performance in very demanding games. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers an Intel Arc dedicated GPU and an OLED display with higher screen quality, which may provide better gaming and 3D performance but at the expense of increased weight and less portability compared to the Acer Swift 14.
Content Creation
8.2
8.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Acer Swift 14 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
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Swift 14 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 14 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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."
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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