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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use, the Acer Swift 14 offers great portability, has a touch-enabled display, and performs quite well, but if you're looking for a machine for more demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the Gigabyte Aero 5, with its higher-performance graphics card, is better suited, despite being heavier and having shorter battery life. The Aero 5 also has a larger, more vivid OLED screen, which is great for color-critical work; however, it lacks a touch screen. Both laptops are similarly priced, offer the same storage and RAM, and should handle most tasks comfortably. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14 offers decent gaming and 3D capabilities with an integrated Iris Xe graphics, but the Gigabyte Aero 5 outshines it with a much more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti dedicated GPU, essential for very good gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and integrated graphics, which along with its high-resolution IPS display and lightweight design, makes it suitable for engineering and design tasks with moderate visual demands and the need for portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 5, with its high-end dedicated GPU, superior screen quality including OLED and higher resolution, excels in engineering and design use that requires extensive graphics processing power, though it is less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 5 for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift 14's panel type, resolution, and brightness deliver a vibrant and clear display that is satisfactory for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, but its color range might not fully satisfy professional design needs and its lower refresh rate can detract from the smooth visuals required for gaming and 3D applications. The Gigabyte Aero 5, with its high-resolution and bright panel, offers an excellent visual experience for general use and its wide color gamut ensures colors are accurately represented for engineering and design professionals; however, like the Acer, its refresh rate is not ideal for the fast-paced action seen in gaming and 3D modeling. Essentially, both laptops serve well for general use and professional creative work but fall short for gaming enthusiasts due to their limited refresh rates, despite their varying strengths in color accuracy and display clarity.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,250
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 offers a highly portable design and longer battery life, which are better suited for general use, supported by an efficient CPU and ample RAM, contributing to excellent performance for day-to-day tasks and a high-quality IPS display that promises good screen clarity. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aero 5, with a more powerful GPU, larger OLED screen with higher resolution and better color gamut, excels in tasks requiring superior graphics, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for users who prioritize mobility over advanced graphics capabilities.
Content Creation
8.2
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Acer Swift 14 and Gigabyte Aero 5 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
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Acer Swift 14 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 Aero 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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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Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
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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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