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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering applications, the MSI Bravo 15 stands out with a higher-end graphics card and processor. It also has a higher refresh rate display beneficial for gaming, but it comes with tradeoffs like heavier weight and shorter battery life compared to the Acer Swift X. The Swift X is a more portable option with longer battery life and slightly better general use performance, suited for everyday tasks and some light gaming or creative work due to its capable but less powerful graphics card. Both have similar storage and memory, but the Swift X costs a bit less. Choose based on your balance between portability and demanding computational needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Good for software development
- 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
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.2
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
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 (2021) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, is overshadowed by the MSI Bravo 15 which boasts a more capable Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it more suitable for the demands of gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
6.9
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Bravo 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X offers vivid colors and sharp images due to its high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and detail-oriented work like engineering, while the color accuracy with wide gamuts enhances designs. However, for gaming and 3D applications, it falls short because of its lower refresh rate, which is less ideal for fast-paced visuals. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15, while decent for general tasks, lacks the color range necessary for precise engineering and design work, and also shares the limitation of a lower refresh rate for 3D content.
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 (2021) 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 (2021) 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
$580
$862
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 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 (2021) and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2021) offers a balance of performance and portability with a capable processor and graphics, lighter weight, and longer battery life, making it suitable for a range of tasks on the move. The MSI Bravo 15, while offering similar RAM and storage, has a larger screen and is geared more towards performance with a higher refresh rate display, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which may limit its portability for day-to-day use.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Bravo 15 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X is equipped with a Ryzen 5 5600U CPU and RTX 3050 GPU, which makes it suitable for engineering and design tasks that require good processing power and graphics capabilities, and its IPS screen provides clear and vibrant images necessary for precision work. In contrast, the MSI Bravo 15 has a more powerful Ryzen 5 7535HS CPU and RTX 4050 GPU, delivering stronger performance for computationally intensive engineering software and better graphics rendering, but is less portable and has a lower quality IPS screen, which may impact the detail and accuracy needed for some design work.
Content Creation
7.5
7.1
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2021) and MSI Bravo 15 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
7.3
6.8
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X (2021) to be 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.
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How the Acer Swift X (2021) and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 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 | 59 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 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 | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Swift X (2021)
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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 Bravo 15
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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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