Acer Aspire 14vsMSI GS66 Stealth

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Acer
Acer Aspire 14
Aspire 14

Quick Stats

The Acer Aspire 14 AI delivers decent performance for its price tag effectively overall.
The Acer Aspire 14's sturdy build prioritizes reliability and durability over style with a solid feel overall.
The Acer Aspire 14's display is serviceable, but not impressive due to washed-out colors and high reflection levels.
The Acer Aspire 14 AI offers a range of decent features at an affordable price point overall.
MSI
MSI GS66 Stealth
GS66 Stealth

Quick Stats

The MSI GS66 Stealth's solid but unremarkable performance makes it somewhat underwhelming given its premium pricing overall.
The MSI GS66 Stealth's build is sleek but compromised by plastic details and subpar construction overall.
A decent but non-outstanding display experience makes the MSI GS66 Stealth's visuals merely sufficient overall.
The MSI GS66 Stealth boasts high-performance features including Intel Core i7 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super GPU capabilities.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Aspire 14
#287
MSI GS66 Stealth
Winner
#283
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Aspire 14
#250
Winner
MSI GS66 Stealth
#383
Display
Acer Aspire 14
#155
Winner
MSI GS66 Stealth
#773
Performance
Acer Aspire 14
#461
MSI GS66 Stealth
#161
Winner
Build
Acer Aspire 14
#114
Winner
MSI GS66 Stealth
#806
Features
Acer Aspire 14
#171
MSI GS66 Stealth
#134
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Aspire 14
MSI MSI GS66 Stealth
up to 24GB
up to 64GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core 7 150U
Intel Core i9-10980HK
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 95W)
N/A
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Aspire 14

Strengths

The Acer Aspire 14 AI promises long battery life, smooth day-to-day performance, and built-in co-pilot plus features at just $699.
It's a graycoled, sturdy looking laptop with an aluminum lid and base that feels solid when you pick it up.
It supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, so you're pretty much set.
The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a super fast 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD make for general use.
The Aspire 14 AI handles heat well despite not having a fancy cooling setup.
It can go over 17 hours on video playback, which is no small feat for a $699 laptop.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

MSI GS66 Stealth

Strengths

The GS66 Stealth is a sleek and stealthy design.
The performance is solid for the size, especially with AMD options available.
A great display is offered with the option to upgrade to a 300Hz panel (though not necessarily needed).
Gaming performance was really good with the RTX 2070 Super, able to match an RTX 2080 non-super in frame rates.
The fast NVMe SSD helps a lot with compression tasks and loading games quickly.

Weaknesses

The plastic rail on the edge of the laptop feels cheap and is not a unibody design.
The keyboard backlighting is not the greatest, especially compared to the competition.
The speakers sound terrible and the microphone quality is trash.
The laptop is excessively loud during gaming scenarios.
A 300Hz display may be overkill for most gamers, who would be perfectly fine with a 240Hz or even 144Hz display.
Read Full Reviews

Acer Aspire 14

The Acer Aspire 14 AI is a budget-friendly laptop that prioritizes simplicity over showmanship. With a sturdy aluminum lid and base, this unassuming machine delivers long battery life, smooth day-to-day performance, and built-in features like facial recognition and dual microphones. While it may not win design awards or boast high-end graphics, the Aspire 14 AI is perfect for those who just need a reliable tool that gets the job done without breaking the bank.

MSI GS66 Stealth

The MSI GS66 Stealth is a sleek gaming laptop that promises impressive performance. Its stealthy design and compact size make it an attractive option for those seeking a powerful mobile computing experience. However, some compromises are made in the pursuit of portability, such as a plastic rail on the edge and mediocre keyboard backlighting. This review will examine whether the GS66 Stealth's strengths outweigh its weaknesses, making it a top contender in the gaming laptop market.

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