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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 3 offers better overall performance and a higher quality backlit keyboard, suitable for a wide range of tasks including engineering work and has a touch-enabled display, which might justify its higher price compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14. The Swift 3 also boasts longer battery life. On the other hand, the Vivobook Go 14 is less expensive, but it has less storage space and lower performance capabilities, making it more suited for general use rather than intensive tasks. Both laptops have similar screen sizes and types, but the Acer's screen shows better color accuracy and brightness, enhancing the viewing experience. If portability is a concern, both score closely, but the Vivobook is slightly heavier. Both come without a number pad but feature a backlit keyboard. If your priority is moderate use without stretching your budget, the Vivobook might suffice, while the Swift 3 is geared towards more demanding tasks and users who need a more responsive and longer-lasting machine. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
- The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift 3.
Key differences
General Use
7.7
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift 3 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 3 offers better performance for general use with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a touchscreen with higher brightness, while maintaining very good battery life and portability. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, although still very portable, has a less powerful CPU, half the RAM, and a lower-quality screen without touch capability, and critics deem its battery life and speaker quality as merely fair.
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift 3 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The Acer Swift 3, with an Intel i5-1240P Iris Xe GPU, offers better graphics performance than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 that has a less powerful AMD Radeon 610M GPU; both have comparable screen refresh rates and quality, but the Acer Swift 3's stronger GPU makes it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.1
5.9
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift 3 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
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
7.6
6.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 3 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
7.6
6.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Swift 3 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.8
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Swift 3 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift 3's better resolution and superior brightness enhance clarity and detail for everyday tasks and professional engineering software, while its panel type provides a balanced color output. However, lacking a high refresh rate makes it less suitable for smooth gaming and 3D applications. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers acceptable clarity for routine use and basic design work, but its modest color gamut coverage and screen features don't provide the vibrancy that intricate engineering tasks demand, nor the fluid motion needed for immersive gaming experiences.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The Acer Swift 3 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$450
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 costs $450.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift 3 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 both have very good portability.
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How the Acer Swift 3 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 3 | ASUS Vivobook Go 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.63'' | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 12.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.3" | 8.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Swift 3
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Sebastian Jentsch | February 2022
"With the Swift 3, Acer delivers a 14-inch laptop with a sleek, slim metal chassis. The latter is of high quality and sturdy enough for everyday use, which is a real plus point among the 700-Euro (~$798) models. A new feature is Thunderbolt 4 in the Type-C format for peripherals or even displays (DisplayPort via Type-C). Unfortunately, a card reader is still missing, and the RAM is completely onboard, so there are no upgrade options here. Acer's 14-incher is affordable, yet it does everything most would want from a truly mobile laptop: Long battery life, a great display, quality, sufficient ports, light weight, and low noise and heat emissions."
ASUS Vivobook Go 14
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Danny D'Cruze | March 2023
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
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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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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