When considering between the Acer Swift X and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, if you prioritize high-performance tasks like video editing or gaming and don’t mind a bit of extra weight, the Acer Swift X with its dedicated graphics card is a solid choice. However, if portability and a lighter design are key for you, and you're mostly performing general productivity tasks, the MSI Prestige may be more suitable, even if it means spending a bit more. Keep in mind that battery life also typically favors ultraportable laptops like the MSI over more powerful, energy-consuming models like the Acer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.2/10
14.5in
SIZE
13.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Acer Swift X and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo feature panels with high resolution and brightness, which result in clear, vibrant images and make them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. In engineering and design, the importance of accurate colors is met by both laptops' coverage of a wide color gamut, ensuring that designers and engineers see precise color representation for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops mean less fluid motion and responsiveness, which can be a downside for fast-paced visuals and intensive graphics tasks.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 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.
Cost
$1,100
$1,280
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is good.
The Acer Swift X offers solid CPU and RAM, ensuring smooth performance for daily tasks with a high-quality screen and portability, though its battery life is shorter compared to the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, which boasts a strong balance of performance, screen quality, long battery life, and light weight, making it very suited for on-the-go users who need their laptop to handle a variety of general use applications. Both laptops have adequate storage, pleasant keyboards, and manage heat and noise well, contributing to a satisfying user experience.
Gaming and AI
6.9/10
6.8/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X is equipped with a dedicated GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which significantly enhances gaming and 3D application performance, making the visuals smoother and the graphics more detailed. While the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a capable CPU and good screen quality, its integrated GPU and lower refresh rate limit its ability to handle intensive gaming and 3D tasks as effectively as the Acer Swift X.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2023) and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU excels in engineering and design tasks, offering smooth performance and high-quality visuals on its vibrant screen. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while also featuring a strong CPU and sufficient RAM, is lighter and more portable, with a quality keyboard that is beneficial for extended design sessions, though its integrated graphics may not handle graphically intensive tasks as well as the Swift X.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Acer Swift X (2023) 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
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
13.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Acer Swift X (2023) both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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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How the Acer Swift X (2023) and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"The Swift X is an Acer for entry-level gaming. With the entry-level graphics chip, our Acer not only beats every single current AMD and Intel iGPU, but also Intel's dGPU Iris Xe Max. However, despite being a GDDR6 version, the GTX does not match the expectations set by its own counterparts from our database. This may be a result of the single fan, which only produces moderate noise levels under load. The performance level of the thin and light 1.4 kg (~3.09 lbs) 14-inch laptop is impressive nonetheless."
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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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