How do the scores compare?

Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) scores 48.3/100 overall; MSI Katana 15 scores 36.1/100. Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) wins 6 individual spec rows, MSI Katana 15 wins 4.

What are the main differences between the Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) and the MSI Katana 15?

Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) advantages: Stronger battery score: 52 vs 29; Stronger portability score: 81 vs 39; 100% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 5 h; 60% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 250 nits; 41% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 2.25 kg. MSI Katana 15 advantages: 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W; 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz.

Which is cheaper: Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) or MSI Katana 15?

Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) launched cheaper at $1,049, versus $1,099 for the MSI Katana 15.

Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15

WINNER

Acer

Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)

$1,049

MSI

MSI Katana 15

$1,099

41.5Performance40.5

30.8Display33.6

52.4Battery29

80.8Portability39.4

6 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15

InnoReviews verdict

Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 48.3 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+41) and battery (+23). MSI Katana 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)

Stronger battery score: 52 vs 29
Stronger portability score: 81 vs 39
100% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 5 h
60% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 250 nits
41% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 2.25 kg

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15

177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Screen size	14.5 ″	15.6 ″+8%
Panel type	OLED	IPS
Resolution	2880x1800	1920x1080
Refresh rate	90 Hz	144 Hz+60%
Peak brightness	400 nits+60%	250 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Intel Core i7-13620H
Graphics	Intel Arc Graphics (integrated)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered)	DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage	1,024 GB	1,024 GB
Storage type	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,330	2,430+4%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	12,600+11%	11,400

Battery

Battery comparison: Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Capacity	65 Wh+21%	54 Wh
Web browsing endurance	10 h+100%	5 h
Charging	65 W	180 W+177%

Design

Design comparison: Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Weight	1.32 kg+41%	2.25 kg
Thickness	14.9 mm+40%	24.9 mm
Material	Aluminum	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm	1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Webcam	1440p QHD + IR	720p
Biometrics	Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)	None

Software

Software comparison: Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Operating system	Windows 11	Windows 11

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