Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
41.5Performance41.2
30.8Display34.8
52.4Battery38
80.8Portability39.4
5 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)4 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 48.3 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+41) and battery (+14). MSI Katana A15 AI B8V 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 38
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 39
- 41% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 286 nits
- 40% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 31
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+40% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 10% | 2,399+3%Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+5%Bottom 36% | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh+21% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg+41% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+40% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort), 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) | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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