MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

good battery life

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

modest storage capacity

Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

sharp display resolution

efficient thermal management

fast charging support

robust build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 35.6 cm x 24.26 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal Anodised aluminium
Colour Carbon grey Steel grey
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - QHD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 489UK 71
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