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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) is more expensive but offers superior graphics with its Nvidia RTX 3050, making it better suited for 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 is less expensive with integrated Intel graphics, which is suitable for general use and less intensive engineering tasks. Both have similar storage and RAM. The Acer has a slightly longer battery life but is heavier, which could affect portability. If your budget is flexible and you need better performance for graphics-heavy applications, the Acer could be the right choice, but for regular tasks and easier transport, the MSI could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- The MSI Prestige 14 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Acer Swift X and the MSI Prestige 14 have displays with resolutions and brightness levels that offer clear and vibrant images, making text easy to read and multimedia enjoyable. In engineering and design, these laptops provide a wide range of colors, essential for accuracy in visual projects, although they might not cover professional color spaces entirely. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens may not refresh as quickly as dedicated gaming laptops, leading to less fluid motion and potentially reducing the immersion or responsiveness in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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.
Cost
$1,313
$1,040
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is well-suited for general use with its higher-end CPU and dedicated graphics, providing smooth performance for a wide range of tasks, though it's slightly heavier which may impact portability. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14, while lighter making it more portable, has an integrated GPU and a lower screen resolution, which might make it less ideal for tasks requiring high graphical power or screen clarity despite its longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.2
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and MSI Prestige 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022) offers gamers a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which helps in rendering games and 3D tasks, although the standard 60Hz screen refresh rate may limit the smoothness of fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 relies on integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which are less capable for intensive gaming and 3D applications, yet it shares the same screen refresh limitation being also capped at 60Hz.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2022) stands out for engineering and design use due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and slightly better screen resolution, which contribute to better rendering and sharper visuals needed for such tasks, although it is a bit heavier than the MSI Prestige 14, impacting portability.
Content Creation
7.8
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and MSI Prestige 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
7.7
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and MSI Prestige 14 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
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 and Acer Swift X (2022) both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2022) and MSI Prestige 14 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 (2022) and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | MSI Prestige 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $1,040 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.84 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 53.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
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 | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
MSI Prestige 14
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Collin Probst | September 2022
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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