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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Swift 14 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) involves several factors. If your primary concern is price and you want a laptop with ample storage, the Acer Swift 14 offers a larger storage capacity at a cost often lower than the MacBook Pro. However, the MacBook Pro excels in display quality, with a higher brightness and contrast ratio, making it ideal for creative work where color accuracy is crucial. It also has a longer battery life, which could be significant if you need to work on the go without frequent charging. On the other hand, the Acer Swift 14 is lighter and has a higher portability score, making it easier to carry around. If you’re looking for performance, the MacBook Pro's Apple M2 Pro processor provides powerful performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work, although both laptops are similarly equipped with 16GB of RAM. Both laptops have high screen resolutions and high-quality displays, but the MacBook Pro's Mini LED panel has a higher pixel density and offers a higher maximum refresh rate, which could benefit fast motion graphics and engineering applications. The Acer Swift 14 is equipped with a backlit keyboard, touchscreen functionality, and multiple USB-C ports, which include Thunderbolt 4 support, affording high-speed connectivity and peripheral flexibility. The MacBook Pro also offers a high-quality backlit keyboard and multiple USB-C ports (with Thunderbolt 3 instead of Thunderbolt 4), but it lacks a touchscreen. It, however, includes Apple-specific features like the MacOS operating system, Hardware Ray Tracing support, and their premium build quality. In terms of software compatibility, your decision might also hinge on the operating systems; the Acer runs Windows 11 Home, while the MacBook Pro runs MacOS. This could affect your choice depending on your software needs or personal preference for a particular operating system ecosystem. Ultimately, the decision between the two will depend on your specific needs for display quality, battery life, operating system preference, portability, and whether the additional cost of the MacBook Pro aligns with the benefits it offers for your use case. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
9.2
14.0in
SIZE
14.2in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
489.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Acer Swift 14 for general use, AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift 14's screen offers a balance of resolution and brightness, making it a solid choice for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work where color accuracy is important. The Apple MacBook Pro 14's display provides exceptional resolution, brightness, and color coverage, which translates to superior image clarity and fidelity necessary for professional engineering and design. However, both laptops have screens which prioritize color and clarity over high refresh rates, leading to a less optimal experience for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key.
Battery
9.0 Hours
13.5 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
10.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the Acer Swift 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
489.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
13.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for general use.
The Acer Swift 14 is praised for general use due to its solid CPU and ample RAM which handle everyday tasks smoothly, high-resolution touchscreen for interactive use, and substantial storage, complemented by a lightweight design and a battery life that supports typical usage. The Apple MacBook Pro 14, on the other hand, offers a more powerful CPU that excels in more demanding tasks, a higher quality screen with Mini LED technology, and longer battery life, in a slightly less portable but very well-constructed package with an excellent keyboard and speakers.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) to be good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 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
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is more suitable for engineering and design tasks primarily due to its superior GPU and screen quality. The Acer Swift 14, while still capable with a good CPU and RAM, lacks the higher-end GPU and advanced mini LED display found in the MacBook Pro, which contribute significantly to graphical performance and color accuracy for design work.
Content Creation
8.2
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and Acer Swift 14 are both very 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
8.2
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and Acer Swift 14 are both very 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.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.2in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to have excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 12.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.71" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Apple M2 Pro (10C) | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 13.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 69.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14.2" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3024 x 1964 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 489 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Acer Swift 14 is good for school use. Its compact design makes it easy to carry around, and its battery lasts easily through a typical school day. You can configure the laptop with an FHD+ or QHD+ display; both look sharp and get bright enough to combat glare. The keyboard feels tactile but can be a little tiring to type on over an extended period, and while the touchpad is small, it's responsive to all movements and gestures. Its Intel 13th Gen. CPU can handle nearly every type of workload; however, its integrated graphics perform poorly, so it isn't ideal for students in technical fields like 3D graphics."
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
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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 Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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