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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is often somewhat more expensive but offers more storage, a better GPU for graphics, a larger OLED screen with a higher resolution, and it's slightly lighter, suited for tasks that require high color accuracy and fast refresh rates such as photo editing and design. However, its smaller battery may mean less time between charges. Conversely, the Acer Swift Go 14 is somewhat less expensive, has a touch screen, longer battery life, and is highly portable with a smaller screen size, making it a good fit for general use and travel, although it may not handle intensive tasks as efficiently as the Swift Edge 16. Both have the same amount of RAM and are classified as premium business laptops suitable for general use and light gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is equipped with a higher-end CPU and GPU, and boasts a larger OLED screen with better resolution and color coverage, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design work; while the Acer Swift Go 14, with a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, offers a smaller, lighter option with an IPS touchscreen, better suited for those prioritizing portability and touch capability. Both laptops have the same amount of RAM, but the Swift Edge 16's advanced screen and more powerful processing hardware give it an edge for intensive tasks, although the Swift Go 14 may be more convenient for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
8.1
7.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Swift Go 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.
Screen Quality
8.8
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a display with high resolution and vivid colors that appeal to general users and professionals in engineering and design, offering a wide color gamut that accurately reproduces a vast range of colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate could result in less smooth motion, making it less ideal for those fast-paced activities. On the other hand, the Acer Swift Go 14 offers a good balance of resolution and color accuracy, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some professional work, but like the Edge 16, its refresh rate may not satisfy gamers or 3D animation creators seeking fluid visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 provides a large, high-quality OLED screen and a solid AMD CPU for smooth performance in general tasks, while being remarkably slim and lightweight for on-the-go use, but this comes at the cost of shorter battery life compared to the Acer Swift Go 14. The Swift Go 14, on the other hand, offers better battery life and portability due to its smaller screen and lower weight, paired with an Intel CPU and ample RAM for general use, and it has a touchscreen feature which the Swift Edge 16 lacks.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.4
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Software Development
7.9
7.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Go 14 to have excellent portability, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Acer Swift Edge 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$820
$793
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Acer Swift Go 14 costs $793.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the Acer Swift Go 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | Acer Swift Go 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $793 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 2.76 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-1355U | |
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 | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Swift Edge 16
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Matthew S. Smith | October 2023
"The Acer Swift Edge 16 is a solid super thin-and-light that pairs a large, gorgeous 16-inch display with portable design that rivals the weight of LG’s superlight Gram 16. Remarkably, Acer achieves this at a lower price point without sacrificing performance. Boring design and disappointing battery life hold the laptop back from stardom, but its rivals frequently suffer in these areas, too. That makes the Swift Edge 16 an alluring value pick."
Acer Swift Go 14
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Mark Knapp | May 2023
"The Acer Swift Go 14 is a surprising machine. Its performance, display, and battery life leave little to be desired from a device at this price. You might think it’d be cheaper given the “Go” in the name, or thinner given its close competition with thin-and-light laptops, but it manages to strike a decent enough balance between its capabilities and hardware to really stand out as an exceptional value."
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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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