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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is a better choice if you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, thanks to its dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card which supports ray tracing and DLSS. It also has a higher refresh rate display which is beneficial for fast action scenes in games. However, this laptop is heavier and has a lower portability score compared to the Acer Swift Go 14. On the other hand, if you prefer a lighter laptop with better battery life for general use, content consumption, and productivity tasks, the Swift Go 14 would be more suitable. It's also equipped with a touch screen and a higher screen resolution in a 16:10 aspect ratio, which is advantageous for web browsing and document editing. Both laptops are similarly priced and have 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.4
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair.
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
7.9
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Nitro 5 15 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.9
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen for engineering and design, and content creation.
The Acer Nitro 5 15's display may not offer the level of brightness and clarity desired for general tasks, while the Acer Swift Go 14, with its adequate resolution and brightness, ensures a more comfortable and versatile view for everyday use. For engineering and design, the Swift Go 14's superior color accuracy across wider color gamuts makes it better suited for professionals needing to work with precise color representation, whereas the Nitro 5 15 may fall short in this aspect. The lower refresh rate of both laptops makes them less ideal for gaming and 3D work, where smoother motion and quick screen updates are crucial, but would be significantly more noticeable on the Nitro 5 15 due to gaming's typically higher demand for quick refreshes.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 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.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Acer Nitro 5 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 15, with its powerful CPU and dedicated graphics card, is ideal for users who might also want gaming or graphics performance while still being adequate for general use; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life which makes it less portable than the Acer Swift Go 14. The Swift Go 14, while offering a high-quality screen and longer battery life for general use, sacrifices gaming capabilities due to its integrated graphics but gains in portability, which benefits users who prioritize mobility and longer use on a single charge.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Acer Nitro 5 15 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Acer Nitro 5 15 are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Acer Nitro 5 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$780
$793
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a price of $780 and the Acer Swift Go 14 costs $793.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 15 and the Acer Swift Go 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 15 | Acer Swift Go 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$780 | $793 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 2.76 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.19" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.67" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel i7-1355U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Acer Nitro 5 15
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Sascha Mölck | June 2022
"The Acer Nitro 5 is a fast QHD gaming notebook. The Nitro 5 is a well-balanced gaming laptop for just under US$ 2400. A Core i7-12700H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU enable QHD gaming at high to maximum settings, accompanied by fast PCIe-4-SSD (1 TB) and 16 GB of RAM. Acer delivers a solid QHD gaming notebook with the Nitro 5 AN515-58. However, the laptop is not completely free of shortcomings. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The laptop heats up noticeably under load, but not excessively. Noise development is on the usual class level. Once again, however, Acer needs to improve the fan control."
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Mark Knapp | May 2023
"The Acer Swift Go 14 is a surprising machine. Its performance, display, and battery life leave little to be desired from a device at this price. You might think it’d be cheaper given the “Go” in the name, or thinner given its close competition with thin-and-light laptops, but it manages to strike a decent enough balance between its capabilities and hardware to really stand out as an exceptional value."
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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.
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