Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) vs MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW
51.5chipPerformance80.2
85Graphics97.5
38.4Displayspec-based47.9
68Batteryspec-based42.8
69.1Portabilityspec-based20
2 spec wins — Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G)7 spec wins — MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) scores 58.9 against 58.9 for MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G)
- 56% lower weight: 1.57 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 44% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 32.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $4,499
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 80 vs 52
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 85
- 300% higher storage: 4,096 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 300% higher charging: 400 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 18 ″+24% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 793 nits+59% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 4,096 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 21,851Top 5% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,021Bottom 31% | 22,099+84%Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 76 Wh | 99.9 Wh+31% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 2.6 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 400 W+300% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.57 kg+56% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+44% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ45, SD Express card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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