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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a laptop with higher storage capacity and more memory to handle multiple applications or demanding tasks, the ASUS Zenbook S 13 stands out; it also has better build quality and screen colors, especially for creative work with its OLED display. However, the Acer Swift Go 14 is easier on the wallet and still offers good general performance and keyboard quality, making it suitable for everyday use and work on the go. The Acer is heavier and thicker than the ultra-sleek ASUS, which might sway you if portability is a priority. The ASUS also offers longer battery life, potentially lasting through a full day's work, but it comes at a higher price. Both have similar processors and integrated graphics, so for tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, neither will be a powerhouse, but they are capable of handling moderate workloads. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- The Acer Swift Go 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
365.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a higher RAM capacity, double the storage, and a superior OLED screen over the Acer Swift Go 14, which enhances performance and display quality for general use. Additionally, the Zenbook S 13's lighter weight and longer battery life provide better portability, making it very good for general use compared to the adequately performing Swift Go 14 with its IPS screen and ample features for everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is well-suited for engineering and design with its capable CPU, ample RAM, and integrated GPU, complemented by a decent screen and good portability; however, the ASUS Zenbook S 13 excels with double the RAM, a high-resolution OLED screen with superior color accuracy, and a more compact and lightweight build, making it exceptional for detailed and color-intensive engineering work despite a slightly shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.6
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 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.
Software Development
7.6
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the Acer Swift Go 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
6.8
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
365.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp and bright display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, go for the ASUS Zenbook S 13, which offers superior resolution and luminance. For engineering and design work that demands precise color reproduction, the Zenbook's wider color gamuts will be beneficial. However, if you’re into gaming or 3D modeling, both the Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS fall short due to their lower refresh rates, meaning that neither will provide the smoothest visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 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
$793
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the ASUS Zenbook S 13 costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a superior OLED screen with higher pixel density, brightness, and color coverage, offering a more vibrant and detailed visual experience for gaming and 3D graphics compared to the Acer Swift Go 14’s IPS display, which, while adequate, isn’t as visually immersive. Both laptops feature the same CPU and GPU with similar screen refresh rates, but the ASUS’s top-tier OLED display quality gives it an edge for visually intensive tasks.
Portability
Excellent
Best in Class
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.4in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook S 13 to have best in class portability, while the Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 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.
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How the Acer Swift Go 14 and the ASUS Zenbook S 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | ASUS Zenbook S 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 11.66" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 8.52" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i7-1355U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 63 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 365 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
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 | 1 | |
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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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."
ASUS Zenbook S 13
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Andreas Osthoff | May 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
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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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