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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use cases, the Acer Swift 14, with its lighter weight and longer battery life, offers great portability and is quite suited for tasks like browsing, media consumption, and productivity work. Its display supports touch, which may be an advantage for some users, but its performance for intensive tasks is more modest compared to the MSI Raider GE67Hx. On the other hand, the MSI laptop with superior performance, including a high refresh rate OLED display, is better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering applications. However, this performance comes at the cost of portability due to its heavier weight and shorter battery life. Additionally, it tends to be more expensive but provides features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS for gaming and content creation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for software development
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 14 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and offers a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which are critical for smooth and detailed visuals. In comparison, the Acer Swift 14, while still capable for such tasks with its Intel Iris Xe GPU and a 60Hz refresh rate, doesn't match the raw graphics performance and fluidity of the MSI model, making it good but not exceptional for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.6
9.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE67Hx for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Swift 14 offers a balance of clear resolution and adequate brightness, making daily tasks and media consumption enjoyable, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx's superior resolution and brightness provide a more vivid and crisp visual experience. In engineering and design, the Acer Swift 14 meets basic professional standards with its color accuracy, but the MSI Raider GE67Hx stands out with a broader color gamut ensuring impeccable precision for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth visuals and responsive gameplay, even though they have decent resolutions and panel types.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Acer Swift 14 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for general use.
The Acer Swift 14 is highly regarded for general use thanks to its combination of a powerful CPU, ample RAM, superior screen quality, exceptional portability underscored by its light weight and long battery life. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, while still good for general use, has a focus on performance and gaming with its high-end CPU, dedicated graphics, and excellent screen, but is less portable due to its heavier build and shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.2
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | MSI Raider GE67Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $2,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 344 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
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 Raider GE67Hx
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Francisco Lahoz | October 2022
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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