For intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the MSI Raider GE67Hx will perform better due to its powerful processor and graphics card. However, the Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a more portable option with superior battery life and lower weight, which might be more suitable for general use on the go. The MSI Raider also has a higher screen refresh rate suited for fast-paced gaming, while the Acer's display has a higher resolution and OLED panel, ideal for crisp visuals and color accuracy for media consumption or creative work. The MSI Raider is the pricier option between the two, reflecting its higher performance capabilities and build quality, whereas the Acer provides a well-rounded package at a more affordable price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
8.7/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, compared with the Acer Swift Edge 16's AMD Radeon 780M GPU and a 120 Hz refresh rate. These factors provide smoother visuals and better performance, especially in fast-paced games and complex 3D tasks, but the Acer might offer better portability being lighter and having a longer battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
8.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx offers very good performance for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, which are better suited for demanding tasks, although it sacrifices portability with a heavier build and shorter battery life. In contrast, the Acer Swift Edge 16 provides good capability in this field with a competent AMD CPU and GPU, an excellent screen, and higher portability owing to its lighter weight and longer battery life, but it may fall short in highly demanding scenarios.
Screen Quality
8.8/10
9.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Acer Swift Edge 16 for gaming and AI.
When considering the Acer Swift Edge 16 and MSI Raider GE67Hx for general use, both laptops offer vibrant displays with high resolution and brightness, which makes them excellent for everyday tasks like browsing or video streaming. For engineering and design, their expansive color gamuts ensure accurate color representation crucial for detailed work, but for gaming and 3D applications, both fall short due to lower refresh rates which can result in less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
Very Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$820
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be 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.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
"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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
Get a great deal on the Acer Swift Edge 16 or the MSI Raider GE67Hx
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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