A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec laptop team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
For better performance in intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Raider GE76 is the superior choice with a more powerful processor and GPU, making it ideal for engineering and high-end gaming. However, it comes at a higher price, is heavier, and isn't as portable. The Acer Swift Edge 16, on the other hand, is lighter and offers better portability and battery life, making it more suited for general use and travel. It's less expensive but not as well-equipped for demanding tasks. The Swift Edge 16's OLED display provides vibrant colors, good for multimedia and photo editing, while the Raider's high-refresh-rate IPS panel favors gaming. Ultimately, your decision should be guided by your needs: performance and gaming versus portability and price. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.9
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts an AMD Radeon 780M GPU with a screen refresh rate of 120Hz, which supports decent gaming and 3D tasks; however, the MSI Raider GE76 is superior for gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, both of which significantly enhance visual performance and gameplay smoothness.
Engineering and Design
8.1
9.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good.
The MSI Raider GE76 offers better performance for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, double the amount of RAM, and higher-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU compared to the Acer Swift Edge 16's AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Radeon GPU, ensuring smoother operation with demanding software. However, the Swift Edge features a higher-quality OLED screen and is significantly lighter and easier to carry, balancing the need for portability and screen clarity with computing power.
Screen Quality
8.8
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE76 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering tasks due to its high resolution and brightness, which make for sharp, vibrant displays, and its wide color gamut that ensures precise color representation essential for design work. The MSI Raider GE76, while also providing a very good display for general use with its bright, high-resolution screen and a wide color gamut fulfilling the needs of engineering and design professionals, falls short for gaming and 3D applications as it lacks the high refresh rate that provides smooth motion essential for those fields. Both laptops may not satisfy gamers or 3D designers, who prioritize smooth visuals over resolution and color accuracy.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The MSI Raider GE76 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
$3,552
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Laptop
Find your new laptop
Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.4
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, with its lighter weight and very good portability score, is ideal for those who need to carry their laptop around, but its lesser RAM compared to the MSI Raider GE76 might make it less suitable for very intensive tasks. Conversely, the MSI Raider GE76 provides top-notch performance with a powerful CPU and double the RAM, better keyboard, and speaker quality, making it great for heavy-duty work but less convenient for travel due to its weight and lower portability score.
Content Creation
8.1
8.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 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.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the MSI Raider GE76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | MSI Raider GE76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $3,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
Shopping
Acer Swift Edge 16
See more
Dig into reviews and images
PCWorld
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 Raider GE76
See more
Dig into reviews and images
NotebookCheck
Florian Glaser | January 2022
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
Get a great deal on the Acer Swift Edge 16 or the MSI Raider GE76
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Laptop guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare Acer Swift Edge 16 vs. MSI Prestige 14
VS
Compare Acer Swift Edge 16 vs. Acer Swift X (2021)
VS
Compare Acer Swift Edge 16 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
VS
Compare MSI Raider GE76 vs. Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
VS
Compare MSI Raider GE76 vs. Lenovo Legion 9i
VS
Compare MSI Raider GE76 vs. ASUS ROG Strix G18
VS
FAQs
FAQs about laptops
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
131,295
Recommendations made
28,448
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.
Featured in
