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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Edge 16, being slightly less expensive and lighter, excels in portability and also boasts an OLED screen with a higher resolution and refresh rate, which means more vivid colors and smoother visuals, making it suitable for general use and media consumption. However, the MSI Prestige 15, despite being slightly heavier and more expensive, comes with a Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU which is better suited for graphics-intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, and engineering applications, and has better build quality and speakers. If battery life is crucial, the MSI has a larger capacity, potentially translating to longer usage on a single charge. Consider the MSI if your work involves graphics and engineering tasks, while the Acer may be the better choice for general use and if portability and screen quality are top priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 15 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.
Content Creation
8.1
7.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 15 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
7.9
7.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift Edge 16 is somewhat better.
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
8.8
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 likely has a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and high brightness, making it excellent for tasks like browsing and document work that benefit from these features. For engineering and design tasks, its display probably covers a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation critical for those fields. However, the lower refresh rate of the panel may result in less fluid visuals in fast-paced 3D games, hence not as well-suited for gaming.
Portability
Very Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$820
$1,044
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a high-quality OLED screen which is beneficial for general use and boasts great portability due to its light weight, despite having less storage than the MSI Prestige 15. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 15 includes a dedicated graphics card and a larger battery capacity for potentially longer use, but it is less portable and has a lower screen quality compared to the Acer's display.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.3
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and MSI Prestige 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is deemed better for gaming and 3D applications primarily because of its stronger AMD Radeon 780M GPU and its higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz, which provides smoother visuals and can handle more demanding graphics more effectively.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The MSI Prestige 15 and Acer Swift Edge 16 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 Edge 16 and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | MSI Prestige 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $1,044 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i5-1240P | |
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 | 7 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 298 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | |
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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Swift Edge 16
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Matthew S. Smith | October 2023
"The Acer Swift Edge 16 is a solid super thin-and-light that pairs a large, gorgeous 16-inch display with portable design that rivals the weight of LG’s superlight Gram 16. Remarkably, Acer achieves this at a lower price point without sacrificing performance. Boring design and disappointing battery life hold the laptop back from stardom, but its rivals frequently suffer in these areas, too. That makes the Swift Edge 16 an alluring value pick."
MSI Prestige 15
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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