MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 vs Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52 Comparison

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MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 vs Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vector A18 HX 2025 and Aspire 14 AI A14-52, two laptops from MSI and Acer. MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 was introduced to market in January 2025 and Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52 was launched in February 2025. There is only 1 months difference between Vector A18 HX 2025 and Aspire 14 AI A14-52 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Vector A18 HX 2025 and Aspire 14 AI A14-52 are members of Acer's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

MSI Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
MSI Titan 18 HX AI 2025	January 2025	18.0"	404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)
MSI Raider 18 HX AI 2025	January 2025	18.0"	404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)
MSI Vector A18 HX 2025	January 2025	18.0"	404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)
MSI Vector 17 HX AI 2025 A2XWJ	January 2025	17.0"	380.34 x 297.97 x 22.85-28.75 mm	3 kg (6.62 lbs)
MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW	January 2025	16.0"	357 x 284 x 22.20-28.55 mm	2.7 kg (5.95 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 and Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
18.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB
32GB Ram
404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm (15.91 x 12.11 x 0.94-1.26 inches)
Weight: 3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)

Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52 Key Specs

Launched in February 2025
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
GPU: Intel Arc 130V
16GB Ram
318.9 x 225.1 x 11.8-16.9 mm (12.56 x 8.86 x 0.46-0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vector A18 HX 2025 and Aspire 14 AI A14-52 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 over Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52

Side Bezel Thickness	8.2 mm vs 8.7 mm	0.5 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	18 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
GPU FLOPS	35.4 TFLOPS vs 3.3 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	13.0 x 8.2 cm vs 12.6 x 7.8 cm

Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52 over MSI Vector A18 HX 2025

Weight	1.40 kg vs 3.60 kg	2.2 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.2% vs ~75.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 126 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 145°	More flexible screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation GPU
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)	Faster RAM

Common Strengths of Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52 and MSI Vector A18 HX 2025

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs February 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
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
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52 and MSI Vector A18 HX 2025

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 vs Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 and the Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Surface Area	1242 cm2 (192.7 inches2)	718 cm2 (111.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~75.6%	~79.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.2 mm	~8.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.20 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.44 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	145Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 and the Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52 External Dimensions

Weight

Vector A18 HX 2025 weighs 3.6 kg (7.94 lbs), whereas the Aspire 14 AI A14-52 weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

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 A18 HX 2025 is 0.20 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52 is 0.10 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
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
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 vs Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX	Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
Base Frequency	3.0 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.2 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	12	8 (4P + 4E)
Number of Threads	24	8
L3 Cache	64 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 610M	Intel Arc Graphics 130V
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	3 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 A18 HX 2025 and Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core Ultra 5 226V ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB	Intel Arc 130V
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	140 W	30 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	35.4 TFLOPS	3.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	12 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR7	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	192 bit
Memory Speed	~25.4 Gbps	8.53 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	5888	896
TMUs	184
ROPs	92

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 A18 HX 2025 has a FLOPS value of 35.4 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 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	5600 MHz	8533 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
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 A18 HX 2025 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Aspire 14 AI A14-52'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 A18 HX (2025)	Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-52)
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	99.9 Wh	65 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Right, Bottom	Left
Charge Power	400 W	65 W

Moreover, the Vector A18 HX 2025 boasts a larger battery capacity of 100 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Aspire 14 AI A14-52's65 Wh.

Battery Comparison

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Vector A18 HX 2025 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Aspire 14 AI A14-52's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
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 A18 HX 2025 vs Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 and Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52 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. Vector A18 HX 2025 has a display size of 18.0".On the other hand, Aspire 14 AI A14-52 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Vector A18 HX 2025 is 939cm² / 146inch² whereas the Aspire 14 AI A14-52's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Aspire 14 AI A14-52 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
The Vector A18 HX 2025 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 vs Acer Aspire 14 AI A14-52 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Vector A18 HX 2025 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Aspire 14 AI A14-52 (v6E).

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 A18 HX 2025 and Aspire 14 AI A14-52 have USB-A ports. Vector A18 HX 2025 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Aspire 14 AI A14-52 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vector A18 HX 2025 and Aspire 14 AI A14-52 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
Both Vector A18 HX 2025 and Aspire 14 AI A14-52 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Vector A18 HX 2025 and Aspire 14 AI A14-52 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
Vector A18 HX 2025 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Aspire 14 AI A14-52 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Vector A18 HX 2025 and Aspire 14 AI A14-52 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	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
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	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No