Acer
Swift 14 AI
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V paired with Intel Arc 140V Graphics. 1.2 kg carry weight. 120 Hz display.
Canonical comparison
Acer Swift 14 AI vs Apple Mac Pro Rack (M2 Ultra, 192GB, 1TB) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2024, RTX 4080) side by side on GadgetDisc. Apple Mac Pro Rack (M2 Ultra, 192GB, 1TB) leads on overall score. Acer Swift 14 AI is the lightest. Acer Swift 14 AI starts at $1,099. Compare specs, battery life, display, pricing, and machine-readable score breakdowns.
Among these 3 laptops, Apple Mac Pro Rack (M2 Ultra, 192GB, 1TB) leads on overall score and is strongest for value.
Acer
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V paired with Intel Arc 140V Graphics. 1.2 kg carry weight. 120 Hz display.

Apple
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI | Apple Mac Pro Rack (M2 Ultra, 192GB, 1TB) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2024, RTX 4080) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 82/100 | 87/100 | 83/100 |
| Gaming score | 56/100 | 90/100 | 100/100 |
Apple Mac Pro Rack (M2 Ultra, 192GB, 1TB) has the highest overall score at 87/100. Check the section scores as well, because a lighter or less expensive laptop may still be the better fit for your needs.
Acer Swift 14 AI has the lowest listed starting price at $1,099. Use the value and overall scores together to judge whether the price savings justify the performance trade-offs.
Acer Swift 14 AI is the lightest option at 1.2 kg. Compare the portability score, weight, and battery life together before choosing a travel laptop.
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Apple M2 Ultra paired with 60-core GPU.

MSI
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU. 2 kg carry weight. 240 Hz display.
| Productivity score | 93/100 | 74/100 | 87/100 |
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| Display score | 76/100 | N/A | 69/100 |
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| Portability score | 88/100 | N/A | 73/100 |
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| Value score | 100/100 | 97/100 | 87/100 |
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| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI | Apple Mac Pro Rack (M2 Ultra, 192GB, 1TB) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2024, RTX 4080) |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Apple M2 Ultra | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| CPU cores | 8 cores | 24 cores | 16 cores |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140V Graphics | 60-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU |
| GPU VRAM | 8 GB | 192 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 192 GB Unified | 64 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB NVMe SSD | 1 TB SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI | Apple Mac Pro Rack (M2 Ultra, 192GB, 1TB) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2024, RTX 4080) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 14" OLED | N/A | 16" IPS |
| Resolution | 2.8K | N/A | QHD+ |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | N/A | 240 Hz |
| HDR | No | N/A | No |
| Touch | Yes | N/A | No |
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI | Apple Mac Pro Rack (M2 Ultra, 192GB, 1TB) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2024, RTX 4080) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg | N/A | 2 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | N/A | 19.9 mm |
| Battery | 75 Wh | N/A | 99.9 Wh |
| Battery life | 15 hr | N/A | 6 hr |
| Starting price | $1,099 | $7,499 | $2,099 |
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI | Apple Mac Pro Rack (M2 Ultra, 192GB, 1TB) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2024, RTX 4080) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | WiFi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | N/A | 5.4 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SD card | Yes | No | Yes |