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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 offers a balance of portability, decent performance for general use, and longer battery life at a midrange price. It's lightweight and has a high-quality screen ideal for everyday tasks, media consumption, and light productivity work. It compromises on 3D, gaming, and heavy engineering performance due to its integrated graphics. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 is designed for high-end performance, especially suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering tasks, powered by a superior processor and dedicated graphics. It's heavier and has a shorter battery life, reflecting its focus on power over portability, and comes at a significantly higher price. Opt for the MSI if performance is your top priority and you're willing to invest more and sacrifice portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.2
8.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan GT77 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift 14 is well-suited for general use with its capable processor, sufficient RAM for multitasking, high-quality IPS screen with good color coverage and brightness, and excellent portability owing to its light weight and long battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77, while also good for general use, provides extremely high performance with its top-tier processor and abundant RAM, a superior Mini LED display with exceptional color accuracy, but at the cost of portability due to its heavier weight and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.7
10.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14's integrated Intel GPU and 60Hz screen are suitable for lighter gaming and 3D applications, offering good performance at a more affordable level. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 boasts a high-end Nvidia GPU and a 144Hz screen, delivering superior gaming and 3D performance, suitable for the most demanding tasks, albeit at a significantly higher price point.
Engineering and Design
7.9
10.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The Acer Swift 14's lesser RAM, CPU, and integrated GPU capabilities, combined with its lower screen resolution, make it suitable for less demanding engineering and design tasks, offering better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller screen compared to the MSI Titan GT77. The MSI Titan GT77, on the other hand, has significantly greater RAM and a much more powerful dedicated GPU, a superior CPU, and a higher resolution screen, which makes it better equipped for the most resource-intensive engineering and design applications, at the cost of being heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
8.2
9.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the Acer Swift 14 is very 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
9.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the Acer Swift 14 is very 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
9.7
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Acer Swift 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If a customer prioritizes a sharp, bright display for activities like browsing and watching videos, then the Acer Swift 14's good resolution and brightness make it a suitable choice, while the MSI Titan GT77's superior resolution and brightness offer an even more vivid experience. For engineering and design tasks that demand an accurate color representation, the MSI Titan GT77's excellent coverage of color gamuts such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures that colors are reproduced faithfully, outperforming the still respectable but not as color-accurate Acer Swift 14. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the MSI Titan GT77 and Acer Swift 14 both fall short due to their lower refresh rates, despite decent resolutions and panel types that might suffice for less demanding users.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$6,975
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
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 Titan GT77
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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