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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 offers higher storage capacity and superior screen resolution, making it suitable for tasks requiring ample space and crisp visuals, but it comes at a higher price. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, more affordable, has a longer battery life, making it better for extended use away from power sources. Both have the same amount of RAM and similar processors, ensuring smooth performance for general use and light engineering work. The Swift is lighter and thus more portable, while the MSI Summit has a slightly smaller screen, which may affect multitasking and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
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.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Swift 14 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift 14 stands out for engineering and design with its high-resolution screen, offering clear and sharp images, which is complemented by a powerful CPU for demanding tasks, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo provides a higher screen brightness and a battery with more capacity, enhancing visibility and longevity for extended work sessions. Both laptops have solid-state storage and enough RAM to handle multitasking and complex applications, a shared integrated GPU suitable for everyday design tasks, and their portability and touchscreens make them versatile for different working environments.
Content Creation
8.2
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
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
7.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip 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.
Screen Quality
7.6
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift 14 with its superior resolution and brightness offers a clear and vibrant display that makes it suitable for general tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness necessary for high-end gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers a balanced screen performance with sufficient resolution and acceptable color representation for both daily activities and professional design work, but like the Acer, it falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't match the rapid frame changes required for optimal gameplay. Both laptops struggle in gaming and 3D contexts primarily because they cannot deliver the high refresh rates that these specific uses demand to provide smooth motion and responsive gameplay experiences.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has 11 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.
Cost
$1,400
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.3
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to have excellent portability, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Swift 14 and MSI Summit E13 Flip 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 Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 14 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
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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Acer Swift 14
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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 Summit E13 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | April 2021
"MSI wants to prove that it can do more than just gaming laptops and the Summit E13 Flip is a great example of what the manufacturer is capable of especially in terms of aesthetics and performance. Normally for subnotebooks or convertibles, TDP and performance are often below average as makers want to meet slimmer designs and lower weight targets. The Summit manages to outperform others in its size class and category while still looking sleek and portable in the process. If you want a convertible that won't throttle significantly when under load, then this MSI will be one of the better options you can find."
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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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