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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 is more expensive but offers a larger and higher resolution display, better screen color coverage, and generally higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering and engineering. It's also lighter, enhancing portability. However, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is less costly, has longer battery life, and its performance is ample for general use and somewhat capable for 3D tasks and engineering, though not as strong as the Acer. If budget is a concern and you prioritize battery life and a good enough performance for everyday tasks, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is suitable; if you need higher performance for professional or creative work and prefer a better display, the Acer Swift 14 is the recommended option. 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
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
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
6.7
6.1
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift 14 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift 14 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift 14 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities mainly because it has a more capable GPU with Intel i7-13700H Iris Xe graphics, which are generally more powerful than the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 graphics in the Lenovo Yoga 6. While both laptops have similar screen refresh rates and quality display panels, the superior GPU in the Acer will deliver better frame rates and graphics performance, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Swift 14 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.
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.7
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize screen details and crisp images for office tasks and browsing, the Acer Swift 14 with its superior resolution and brightness will offer a more satisfying experience than the Lenovo Yoga 6. For engineering and design work where accurate color reproduction is critical, the Acer's wider color gamut presents more precise and vibrant colors, which is beneficial for projects requiring color accuracy. However, for gaming or 3D modeling, neither laptop is ideal due to low refresh rates, but Acer's better resolution and panel type may offer a slightly clearer picture despite these limitations.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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.
Cost
$1,400
$1,045
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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Key similarities
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to have excellent portability, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Swift 14 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
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 | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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."
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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