MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW vs Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 Comparison

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MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW vs Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43, two laptops from MSI and Acer. MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW was introduced to market in January 2025 and Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 was launched in May 2023. There is 20 months difference between Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 so it would still give an advantage to younger Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB
32GB Ram
357 x 284 x 22.20-28.55 mm (14.06 x 11.18 x 0.87-1.12 inches)
Weight: 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs)

Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 Key Specs

Launched in May 2023
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
GPU: Radeon 760M
16GB Ram
357.6 x 245.9 x 12.95 mm (14.08 x 9.68 x 0.51 inches)
Weight: 1.23 kg (2.71 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW over Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43

Side Bezel Thickness	6.2 mm vs 6.5 mm	0.3 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 6 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	35.4 TFLOPS vs 4.06 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v5 vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 over MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW

Weight	1.23 kg vs 2.70 kg	1.47 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~84.4% vs ~73.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	236 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3200 x 2000 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Camera

Common Strengths of Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 and MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs May 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 and MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW vs Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.7 kg (5.95 lbs)	1.23 kg (2.71 lbs)
Surface Area	1014 cm2 (157.2 inches2)	879 cm2 (136.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~73.2%	~84.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.2 mm	~6.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.17 kg/inch	0.08 kg/inch
	0.374 lbs/inch	0.176 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Black

Comparison of the MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 External Dimensions

Weight

Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW weighs 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs), whereas the Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 weighs 1.23 kg (2.71 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW 2.70 kg

Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 1.23 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.08 kg

Max 3.15 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW 28.55 mm

Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 12.95 mm

Min

1.70 mm

Average 20.33 mm

Max 30.80 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW is 0.17 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 is 0.08 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW vs Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	AMD Ryzen 5 7640U AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
Base Frequency	2.4 GHz	3.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.2 GHz	4.9 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (4-	6
Number of Threads	20	12
L3 Cache	30 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Radeon 760M
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	4 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 7640U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB	Radeon 760M
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	140 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	35.4 TFLOPS	4.06 TFLOPS
Memory Size	12 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR7	LPDDR5
Memory Bus	192 bit
Memory Speed	~25.4 Gbps	5.2 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	5888	384
TMUs	184	24
ROPs	92	16

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW has a FLOPS value of 35.4 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 ' has a FLOPS value of 4.06 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	32GB 64GB 96GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x16 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	96 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 32 GB, the Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43's RAM capacity of 16 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	MSI Vector 16 HX AI (2025) A2XW	Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16-43)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	90 Wh	54 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Right, Bottom	Left
Charge Power	330 W	65 W

Moreover, the Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW boasts a larger battery capacity of 90 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43's54 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW 90 Wh

Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 54 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 73.72 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW vs Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 features a higher pixel density with 236 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW 142 ppi

Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 236 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 167 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW vs Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW is equipped with Thunderbolt 5 port. Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 5	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No