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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a budget-friendly option that covers basic computing needs, the Acer Swift Edge 16 is a solid choice. It's also more lightweight and portable, making it ideal for everyday use and travel. However, if your work involves graphically demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Stealth GS77, while more expensive, offers much higher performance capabilities. The MSI also typically has better build quality and more premium features, but this comes at the cost of being heavier and often having shorter battery life compared to the Acer. Consider what you'll primarily use the laptop for when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Very good for general use
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.9
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 boasts a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high 240 Hz screen refresh rate, making it excellent for smooth gameplay and demanding 3D tasks. In contrast, the Acer Swift Edge 16, while still good for these tasks, has a less powerful AMD Radeon 780M GPU and a lower 120 Hz screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Stealth GS77 is somewhat better.
The MSI Stealth GS77 is deemed very good for engineering and design because of its higher RAM capacity, advanced Intel i7 processor, and superior Nvidia RTX GPU, which are crucial for complex tasks and 3D design software; the larger, high-refresh-rate screen also enhances these activities. Conversely, the Acer Swift Edge 16, while still suitable for engineering with its capable AMD Ryzen CPU and Radeon GPU, offers a highly detailed OLED display that's lighter and more portable, but has less multitasking capability due to lower RAM.
Screen Quality
8.8
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS77 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Swift Edge 16's superior resolution and brightness make crisp and vivid visuals, while the MSI Stealth GS77 also offers a clear display but with slightly less vibrancy. When addressing engineering and design needs, the Acer impresses with wide color coverage essential for precise color work, outmatching the MSI's competent but less extensive color palette. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops' screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, making them less suited for high-speed visuals despite their respectable resolution and panel quality.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
$2,499
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.4
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is recognized for general use due to its combination of a capable AMD processor, adequate memory, and a high-quality OLED screen, as well as being extremely portable and offering decent battery life, which is ideal for everyday tasks on the go.
Content Creation
8.1
8.3
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 Stealth GS77 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
8.1
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
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 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.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 11.16" | |
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 | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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 Stealth GS77
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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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