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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks like video editing or 3D modeling and don't mind spending more, the Acer Swift 14 is the better choice since it has a more powerful processor. However, the XPG Xenia 14 is significantly less expensive and still offers good performance for everyday tasks and lighter workloads. The XPG also has the advantage of being slightly lighter, which could be important if portability is a key concern for you. Both laptops have similar screen sizes and resolutions appropriate for general use, but Acer provides a slightly higher resolution which can offer a crisper display. Keep in mind that with higher performance typically comes shorter battery life, so if longer usage on a single charge is important, the XPG might be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 offers superior performance for general use thanks to its more powerful CPU and higher quality screen, which results in better color coverage and brightness, enhancing the overall user experience. Meanwhile, the XPG Xenia 14, though lighter and having longer battery life, comes with a less powerful CPU and a lower-quality screen, which might not be as vivid or vibrant as the Swift 14, but still stands as a solid choice for everyday tasks.
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
7.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift 14 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift 14 has a more powerful main processor and GPU, which are very important for gaming and 3D performance, leading to its better suitability for these tasks compared to the XPG Xenia 14; although both have the same screen refresh rate, the Swift 14's superior CPU and screen quality, which are somewhat important, contribute to its advantage in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.9
6.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14 is suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful i7 processor and a high-quality screen with better brightness and color coverage which is crucial for design work. Meanwhile, the XPG Xenia 14, while also appropriate for such tasks with a solid i5 processor and an IPS screen, is slightly more portable and offers quality-of-life features like a better portability score, but at the expense of having a less powerful CPU and lower screen quality.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
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 XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the XPG Xenia 14 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
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Swift 14 offers a bright, high-resolution display with a panel type that delivers crisp and clear visuals, making it ideal for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, the Acer's display covers a wider range of colors, essential for accurate color work, but the XPG Xenia 14, while still good, doesn't have as expansive color coverage. For gaming and 3D applications, both the Acer and XPG fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means they're less smooth for fast-paced action, although they might still suffice for casual gaming or less demanding 3D tasks.
Cost
$1,400
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 and Acer Swift 14 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Acer Swift 14 and XPG Xenia 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 XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
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 | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
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 | 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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Allen Ngo | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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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