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Updated June 22, 2024·

The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED offers a superior display with its OLED panel and higher resolution, making it an excellent choice for vivid visuals and color accuracy, which is great for media consumption and creative work. However, it comes at a higher price point. The Acer Aspire Go 14, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and still provides a decent IPS display with a higher pixel density, though it falls short in color space coverage compared to the ASUS. In terms of performance, the ASUS, with its Intel Core Ultra 7 and Arc GPU, will deliver better gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning capabilities, as well as smoother multitasking, thanks to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics. The Acer's AMD Ryzen 3 and Radeon 610M are more suited for general use and light tasks. Battery life is comparable, with both laptops offering around 9 hours of typical usage, but the Acer is more portable due to its smaller size and lower weight, making it a better choice for on-the-go use. The ASUS, however, has a more extensive port selection, including Thunderbolt 4 and USB4, which is beneficial for connectivity and future-proofing. The ASUS also boasts a backlit keyboard and a number pad, enhancing the typing experience, whereas the Acer has a more basic keyboard without these features. Both laptops have a fingerprint reader for secure login. Ultimately, if you prioritize performance for intensive tasks and a premium display experience, and you're willing to carry a slightly heavier device, the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is the way to go. However, if portability, budget, and general productivity are your main concerns, the Acer Aspire Go 14 is a solid choice. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Go 14
  • The Acer Aspire Go 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED
  • Good for general use
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality

Key differences

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General Use

6.7
Aspire Go 14
Vivobook S 16 OLED
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire Go 14 is only fair.

Gaming and AI

5.8
Aspire Go 14
Vivobook S 16 OLED
6.7
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire Go 14 is poor.

Engineering and Design

6.2
Aspire Go 14
Vivobook S 16 OLED
7.9
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Go 14 is only fair.

Content Creation

7.1
Aspire Go 14
Vivobook S 16 OLED
8.0
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire Go 14 is good.

Software Development

7.0
Aspire Go 14
Vivobook S 16 OLED
7.8
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and Acer Aspire Go 14 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.7
Aspire Go 14
Vivobook S 16 OLED
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a better screen than the Acer Aspire Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Cost

$350
Aspire Go 14
Vivobook S 16 OLED
$999
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The Acer Aspire Go 14 has a price of $350 and the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED costs $999.
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Key similarities

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Battery

9.0 Hours
Aspire Go 14
Vivobook S 16 OLED
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Go 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Aspire Go 14
Vivobook S 16 OLED
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Aspire Go 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Aspire Go 14
Vivobook S 16 OLED
7.4
The Acer Aspire Go 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED both have good build quality.

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How the Acer Aspire Go 14 and the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire Go 14ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED
Acer Aspire Go 14ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED

GENERAL

Price
$350
$999
Release Date
February 1, 2024February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.6'' x 8.9'' x 0.74''13.9'' x 9.7'' x 0.63''
Weight
3.22 lbs3.31 lbs
Width
12.6"13.92"
Depth
8.9"9.72"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 3 7320UIntel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
8 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
02
Storage
128 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
53 Wh75 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"16"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
1920 x 12003200 x 2000
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
280 nits600 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.3/108.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
8/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/108/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
N/ANo
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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About Acer

Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.

About ASUS

ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.

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