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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) is a midrange-price laptop that is generally more expensive than the MSI Bravo 15, offering better general use performance with higher quality graphics and display, making it suitable for tasks requiring good color representation and clarity, such as photo editing. It has a lighter build for portability, a backlit keyboard, and a longer battery life, which makes it an option for those who need to work on the go. However, the MSI Bravo 15, despite being less expensive, is a better fit for gaming, with a higher refresh rate display and hardware specifically designed to handle gaming and 3D rendering more effectively, though at the cost of shorter battery life and increased weight. If your main activities include engineering tasks or intensive 3D work, the MSI Bravo 15 could perform slightly better due to its gaming-oriented hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.1
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
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.
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.2
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair.
The MSI Bravo 15 offers a more fluid gaming experience with its higher refresh rate display, which is complemented by a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU compared to the Acer Swift X's lower refresh rate display and less potent Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU. While both laptops have quality screens, the MSI's focus on gaming is evident with these key hardware advantages, albeit often at the expense of battery life and portability relative to the Acer.
Content Creation
7.8
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for content creation, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
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
7.7
6.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for software development, while the MSI Bravo 15 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
7.0
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Bravo 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Acer Swift X has a display that offers crisp visuals and brightness that enhances readability and video quality, while the MSI Bravo 15 has similar qualities but may not be as bright. In engineering and design, the Acer Swift X excels with more accurate color representation, which is crucial for detailed and color-critical work. However, both laptops fall short for 3D applications and gaming due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Bravo 15 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
6.7
The Acer Swift X (2022) has good build quality, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,313
$862
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2022) with its Intel i7 CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU is well-equipped for engineering and design tasks, offering superior display quality with higher resolution and color accuracy. Meanwhile, the MSI Bravo 15, while it also has a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, is more of a mixed bag with less RAM and lower screen quality, but it could be more appealing to those prioritizing a larger screen and gaming-oriented features.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Swift X (2022)
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Sebastian Jentsch | March 2022
"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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Nikolay Palaozov | July 2023
"Overall, the MSI Bravo 15 C7U is a great gaming device for the masses that isn’t too pricey. The capable hardware (for the price range), the 144Hz display, and the comfortable keyboard are one of the things that should attract buyers who don’t want to spend a fortune on a new gaming laptop."
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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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