Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-52MT) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
40Performancespec-based42.9
59chipGraphics77.2
23.7Displayspec-based41.6
63Batteryspec-based45.9
75.7Portabilityspec-based51.4
6 spec wins — Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-52MT)5 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-52MT) scores 48.9 against 49 for Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-52MT)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 42% higher Web browsing endurance: 12.8 h vs 9 h
- 29% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.98 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 22 mm
- 12% higher capacity: 65 Wh vs 58 Wh
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger graphics score: 77 vs 59
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 92% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 312 nits
- 85% higher charging: 120 W vs 65 W
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,126 vs 10,071
Display
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-52MT) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.4 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS touchscreen | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 312 nits | 600 nits+92% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-52MT) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 130V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-52MT) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,584+1%Bottom 28% | 2,549Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,071Bottom 10% | 13,126+30%Bottom 45% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-52MT) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh+12% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 12.8 h+42% | 9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 120 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-52MT) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+29% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+23% | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-52MT) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (Power Delivery up to 65W), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera, no privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-52MT) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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