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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, consider that the Acer is a bit lighter and thinner, offering better portability, while the MSI provides a higher screen resolution and may have better overall performance due to a more powerful processor and graphics. If portability and a slightly lower price are important to you, the Acer may be appealing. However, if you need higher computing power for tasks like video editing or demanding software, and are okay with a bit more weight and potentially higher cost, the MSI could serve you better. Both have OLED screens, providing vibrant colors and excellent contrast. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.6
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 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.
Software Development
7.9
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 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
8.8
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for general use, and gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a high-resolution screen and excellent brightness, making it ideal for everyday activities like browsing and productivity which demand clear visuals and readability. In engineering and design, the Acer's wide color gamut provides accurate color reproduction, essential for detailed work, but its lower refresh rate can hinder the experience in gaming and 3D applications, which often require smoother motion. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, while having slightly less optimal brightness and resolution for general use, also delivers a wide color gamut for professional engineering and design tasks, but similar to the Acer, its gaming and 3D performance is limited due to a refresh rate that doesn't match the higher standards needed for those specific uses.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$820
$1,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.7
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Acer Swift Edge 16 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.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is seen as very good for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel Core processor, double the RAM, and a high-resolution OLED screen, which all enable advanced multitasking and detailed visuals for complex projects. In contrast, the Acer Swift Edge 16, although lighter and thinner, has a less powerful AMD processor and less RAM, which might limit performance somewhat during demanding engineering tasks, despite its high-quality OLED display.
Content Creation
8.1
8.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Acer Swift Edge 16 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Edge 16 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 362 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 | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 | 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 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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