The Acer Swift 3 is a budget-friendly option that is lighter and boasts a longer battery life, making it highly portable and well-suited for general use. It has a touch screen and a great keyboard, but for power-hungry applications like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming, it's not the best fit. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15 costs more but offers superior graphics performance with its Nvidia RTX 4050, making it better for gaming and engineering tasks. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, lowering its portability. Both have similar storage and screen size, but the Bravo 15 has a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, which can be significant for gaming and fast-paced videos. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
Good for software development
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The Acer Swift 3 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift 3 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift 3 offers a balance suitable for general use with its lighter weight and longer battery life, which contribute to its higher portability, while its screen and keyboard quality are rated very good and good, respectively. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15, with its heavier weight and lower battery life, is less portable and has a screen and keyboard rated fair, but it may handle heat better, as suggested by its excellent score in heat management.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 3 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 3, while adequate for light gaming, has a less powerful GPU than the MSI Bravo 15, which means the latter can handle graphically intensive games and 3D tasks more smoothly. Additionally, with a higher screen refresh rate, the MSI Bravo 15 offers a more fluid visual experience, an advantage in fast-paced games, although the Acer Swift 3 may compensate with a more color-accurate screen and efficient CPU for general tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 3 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation, though the Acer Swift 3 is somewhat better.
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
7.6/10
6.8/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Swift 3 is good for software development, while the MSI Bravo 15 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Acer Swift 3 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Bravo 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Acer Swift 3 offers a balance of resolution and brightness, making it easy on the eyes during daily tasks such as web browsing or document editing, while the MSI Bravo 15 provides similar qualities but may not match the Acer in terms of screen vibrance. In the realm of engineering and design, the Acer Swift 3's better coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB means more accurate color representation, which is crucial for detailed graphical work, whereas the MSI Bravo 15 falls a bit short in color fidelity. When it comes to 3D work, neither laptop hits the high refresh rates desired for smooth visuals, but the resolution and panel technology of both are sufficient for moderate 3D tasks, albeit not ideal for competitive gaming or high-end 3D rendering.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift 3 has very good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.7/10
The Acer Swift 3 has good build quality, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$862
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
The MSI Bravo 15 and Acer Swift 3 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift 3 is equipped with a capable CPU, ample RAM, and an integrated GPU suitable for engineering software and design tasks, also offering a touch screen with high brightness for quality visuals, all packaged in a light frame for better portability. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15 features a stronger dedicated GPU which excels in compute-intensive tasks and has a higher refresh rate display, albeit with less RAM and a heavier build which decreases portability.
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How the Acer Swift 3 and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
"With the Swift 3, Acer delivers a 14-inch laptop with a sleek, slim metal chassis. The latter is of high quality and sturdy enough for everyday use, which is a real plus point among the 700-Euro (~$798) models. A new feature is Thunderbolt 4 in the Type-C format for peripherals or even displays (DisplayPort via Type-C). Unfortunately, a card reader is still missing, and the RAM is completely onboard, so there are no upgrade options here. Acer's 14-incher is affordable, yet it does everything most would want from a truly mobile laptop: Long battery life, a great display, quality, sufficient ports, light weight, and low noise and heat emissions."
"Overall, the MSI Bravo 15 C7U is a great gaming device for the masses that isn’t too pricey. The capable hardware (for the price range), the 144Hz display, and the comfortable keyboard are one of the things that should attract buyers who don’t want to spend a fortune on a new gaming laptop."
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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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