The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a superior display with OLED technology, higher resolution, and touchscreen capabilities, making it ideal for those who prioritize screen quality for tasks like photo editing or watching movies. It also has a faster processor and better graphics, which translates to smoother performance for general use and light gaming. Additionally, it provides a more premium build with a backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader for enhanced security. However, these features come at a higher price point and slightly less battery life compared to the Acer Aspire Go 14.
On the other hand, the Acer Aspire Go 14 is a budget-friendly option with a decent AMD Ryzen processor and longer battery life, making it a practical choice for everyday tasks and extended use on the go. It's also lighter and more affordable, which is great if you're looking for something portable and cost-effective. However, its screen is not touch-sensitive, and it lacks the high-end features of the ASUS, such as the OLED display and advanced security options.
In summary, if you value a stunning display, faster performance, and premium features and are willing to pay more and charge more frequently, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is the way to go. But if you're seeking a lightweight, long-lasting, and budget-conscious laptop for everyday use, the Acer Aspire Go 14 is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Go 14
Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire Go 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire Go 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
7.7/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Go 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.6/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Aspire Go 14 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.0/10
7.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Aspire Go 14 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.7/10
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Go 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$350
$825
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire Go 14 has a price of $350 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs $825.
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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