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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 is more portable and offers a higher resolution screen, longer battery life, and a more premium design suitable for business use. However, it is typically more expensive than the Gigabyte A5, which offers stronger graphics performance with its RTX 3060, making it more suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. The Acer has better screen color accuracy and a higher pixel density, which would benefit visual-intensive work, whereas the Gigabyte has a higher refresh rate screen and a gaming laptop look. Consider how much you value portability and battery life against graphics performance and gaming capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 excels in general use due to a higher-performing CPU and superior screen quality with better brightness and color coverage, coupled with its lightweight design enhancing portability and longer battery life. The Gigabyte A5, while suitable for general purposes, has a less bright display and lower color coverage, is heavier, which affects portability, and offers a shorter battery duration, but comes with a larger screen which may be preferred for immersive viewing or multitasking.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Swift 14 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift 14, with its higher-resolution screen and powerful Intel i7 processor, is ideal for demanding engineering applications and design work requiring sharp visuals. In contrast, the Gigabyte A5, although heavier, offers a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU for graphics-intensive tasks and engineering software, and it has a high-refresh-rate display which is beneficial for fast-paced visual tasks like gaming or dynamic simulations.
Content Creation
8.2
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
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
7.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
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
7.6
7.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 14 likely offers a balanced resolution and brightness that makes it suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, along with a color range that caters well to professionals in design. However, its lower refresh rate could hinder the fluidity required for immersive gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A5 appears to provide adequate resolution and brightness for general use and sufficient color accuracy for technical and creative work, but like the Swift, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a less than optimal refresh rate.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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.
Portability
Excellent
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$830
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.1
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A5 to be good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14's integrated GPU and 60Hz refresh rate display make it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Gigabyte A5, which has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU capable of hardware ray tracing and a 144Hz refresh rate screen, providing smoother visuals and better performance for such tasks. While both laptops come with capable CPUs and good screen quality, the higher-end GPU and faster screen on the Gigabyte A5 offer a superior experience for gaming and 3D work.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Acer Swift 14 and Gigabyte A5 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
Gigabyte A5
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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