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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14 is generally less expensive, lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it suitable for users who prioritize portability and general use. It also offers more RAM for multitasking. On the other hand, the Acer Swift X (2021) includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a slightly better processor, which are beneficial for 3D rendering, machine learning, and even moderate gaming, though it comes with less RAM and a slightly higher price tag. If your work involves engineering applications or gaming, the Swift X may be the better choice, despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for software development.
When considering general use, both the Acer Swift Go 14 and the Acer Swift X have adequate resolution and brightness, making text clear and easy to read, along with vibrant colors for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, both models cover a significant portion of professional color gamuts which ensures accuracy in color-critical work, although these laptops might not be the top choice for color professionals. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short because they lack high refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion and responsiveness that gamers and 3D designers typically seek.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Acer Swift X 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is equipped with a robust CPU and ample RAM, making it a reliable option for everyday tasks, and it has a high-quality screen which enhances its suitability for general use, while being light and thus highly portable with good battery life. Conversely, the Acer Swift X (2021) also offers a solid CPU and adequate RAM for daily activities, it supports more demanding applications thanks to its dedicated graphics, and while it maintains a fine balance between performance and portability, it might be slightly less optimal for extended use away from power sources due to its battery performance.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is equipped with an integrated GPU, the Iris Xe, which provides adequate graphics performance for casual gaming and entry-level 3D work, but its 60Hz screen refresh rate means it's not optimized for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates. On the other hand, the Acer Swift X (2021) includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which means substantially better performance in gaming and 3D tasks, also limited by a 60Hz refresh rate, yet offering a better overall experience for these use cases due to the more powerful graphics hardware.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for engineering and design.
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
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both 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
7.6
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Acer Swift X (2021) 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
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Go 14 to have excellent portability, while the Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Acer Swift Go 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$600
$580
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $600 and the Acer Swift X (2021) costs $580.
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How the Acer Swift Go 14 and the Acer Swift X (2021) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Go 14 | Acer Swift X (2021) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $580 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 12.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 8.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 372 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Swift Go 14
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PCMag
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."
Acer Swift X (2021)
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Sebastian Jentsch | March 2022
"The Swift X is an Acer for entry-level gaming. With the entry-level graphics chip, our Acer not only beats every single current AMD and Intel iGPU, but also Intel's dGPU Iris Xe Max. However, despite being a GDDR6 version, the GTX does not match the expectations set by its own counterparts from our database. This may be a result of the single fan, which only produces moderate noise levels under load. The performance level of the thin and light 1.4 kg (~3.09 lbs) 14-inch laptop is impressive nonetheless."
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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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