Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
41.5Performance50.5
30.8Display35.7
52.4Battery53.3
80.8Portability35
3 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)5 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 48.3 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+46). MSI Sword 16 HX B14V 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 35
- 46% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 43% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 28% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 312 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 31
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,837 vs 2,330
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 16 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz+60% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+28% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| 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 Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 10% | 2,837+22%Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 36% | 15,107+20%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 65 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg+43% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+46% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 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 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD + IR | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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