Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
41.5Performance45.1
30.8Display33.9
52.4Battery66.7
80.8Portability34
4 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)6 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 48.3 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+47). MSI Katana 15 HX B14W 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 portability score: 81 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 56% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 257 nits
- 45% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 25.5 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 52
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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+56% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 10% | 2,786+20%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 36% | 13,048+4%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 75 Wh+15% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg+45% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+42% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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