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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize lightweight portability and cost savings, the Acer Swift Go 14 may suit you better, with its more compact form and lower price. However, if you need robust performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Stealth GS66 offers a more powerful processor and GPU, as well as a higher refresh rate screen. The GS66 is on the heavier side, which impacts its portability, and it is typically more expensive. Both options support general use well, but the higher cost of the MSI reflects its specialization in performance-intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS66 offers superior gaming and 3D capabilities mainly due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals and enables it to handle more graphics-intensive tasks than the Acer Swift Go 14, which comes with an Intel i7-1355U Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate display. While the Swift Go 14's GPU and refresh rate are adequate for casual gaming, the Stealth GS66 is better equipped for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design due to its higher-performance CPU and GPU, which is crucial for demanding tasks, while the Acer Swift Go 14 has a lower-performance CPU and integrated graphics which may be sufficient for less intensive design work but may struggle with more complex engineering software. Additionally, the MSI has a higher refresh rate and screen size offering a more fluid visual experience, but it is also heavier and less portable compared to the lighter and more compact Acer Swift Go 14, which also offers touchscreen functionality.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14 and MSI Stealth GS66 both offer displays with high resolution and panel quality suitable for daily tasks and detailed engineering work, which prioritize color accuracy and clarity. However, for activities like gaming and 3D, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates that can't deliver the smooth visuals such tasks demand. Despite their strengths in resolution and color reproduction, the importance of refresh rate to gaming and 3D applications makes their displays less ideal for those specific uses.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 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
Excellent
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS66 has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift Go 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$793
$1,799
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,799.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and MSI Stealth GS66 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14, with its efficient CPU and ample RAM, coupled with a high-quality screen, is lightweight and has enduring battery life, making it ideal for general tasks and easy to carry around. While the MSI Stealth GS66 also provides strong CPU performance and sufficient RAM, it adds better storage capacity and excels in heat management and quieter operation, although it trades off some portability and battery longevity for these enhancements.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both 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
7.6
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and MSI Stealth GS66 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 Go 14 and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Go 14 | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $1,799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Acer Swift Go 14
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Mark Knapp | May 2023
"The Acer Swift Go 14 is a surprising machine. Its performance, display, and battery life leave little to be desired from a device at this price. You might think it’d be cheaper given the “Go” in the name, or thinner given its close competition with thin-and-light laptops, but it manages to strike a decent enough balance between its capabilities and hardware to really stand out as an exceptional value."
MSI Stealth GS66
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Florian Glaser | February 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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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