Acer Aspire 14vsMSI Pulse 15

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

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 Pulse 15
Pulse 15

Quick Stats

The MSI Pulse 15 delivers impressive performance despite its budget-friendly price tag.
The MSI Pulse 15's build is a budget-friendly compromise prioritizing portability over luxurious materials overall.
The MSI Pulse 15's display offers sharp visuals and good color accuracy despite some brightness limitations outdoors.
The MSI Pulse 15 boasts a powerful Intel Core i7-13700H processor and RTX 460 GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Aspire 14
#287
MSI Pulse 15
Winner
#282
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Aspire 14
#250
MSI Pulse 15
#114
Winner
Display
Acer Aspire 14
#155
Winner
MSI Pulse 15
#751
Performance
Acer Aspire 14
#461
MSI Pulse 15
#64
Winner
Build
Acer Aspire 14
#114
Winner
MSI Pulse 15
#780
Features
Acer Aspire 14
#171
Winner
MSI Pulse 15
#599

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Aspire 14
MSI MSI Pulse 15
up to 24GB
up to 96GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core 7 150U
Intel Core i9-13900H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
N/A
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 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 Pulse 15

Strengths

The MSR pulse 15 is a more entry level notebook from the gaming brand which aims to deliver Artic 4060 gaming without breaking the bank... it's not the aim of this notebook, it is meant to be a portable 1080p piece of hardware and it definitely succeeds
The 1080p model is definitely the budget option and for those who want a 360 HZ panel perhaps a more competitive gamer the MSR pulse 15b 13v comes in a simple brown box which includes the notebook and the 240 W power adapter
The display takes up a good amount of real estate on the top lid and the keyboard features a four Zone backlighting and also comes with a number pad... the WD keys are also translucent for that whole gaming feel
The MSR pulse 15 definitely comes with everything you need to play games while it won't play them at the highest possible settings and resolution... image quality was also great and the colors were vibrant
The performance benchmarks, I then played some games and ran some tests across a number of titles when it came to Thermal testing the MSR pulse 15 held up as well as you would expect

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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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 Pulse 15

The MSR Pulse 15 is an entry-level notebook from a gaming brand that aims to deliver smooth gaming experiences without breaking the bank. It skips on higher-end features to bring down the price tag, but still packs a punch with its 1080p 360Hz display and RTX 460 GPU. This budget-friendly option offers great performance for casual gamers who want a portable gaming experience without the need for extreme resolution or specs. Let's take a closer look at this notebook's features and performance.

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