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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering your interest in the Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, here are some tradeoffs to consider. The Acer Swift Go is more affordable and offers greater portability due to its lighter weight and typically better battery life, making it suitable for general use and on-the-go tasks. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is built for high performance, particularly in gaming or demanding engineering and 3D tasks, but this comes with a higher price, shorter battery life, and less portability due to its heavier build. When choosing, consider whether the affordability and portability of the Acer are more critical, or if the performance capabilities of the ASUS are worth the splurge and heftier form factor for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition stands out with its dedicated AMD RX 6800M GPU known for higher gaming performance compared to the integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU in the Acer Swift Go 14, which is less capable for demanding games and 3D applications. Additionally, while both laptops have high-quality IPS screens, the ASUS model's higher screen refresh rate enhances the gaming experience by providing smoother visuals, a feature less pronounced in the Acer Swift Go 14 due to its standard refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a balance between performance and portability for engineering and design, featuring a capable Intel i7 and integrated graphics on a 14-inch screen with a high resolution and portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition excels in performance with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and dedicated AMD RX 6800M GPU on a larger 15.6-inch screen, better suited for intensive tasks but is bulkier and less portable.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14 boasts a vivid display with crisp resolution and good brightness, making it suitable for browsing, watching videos, and productivity tasks associated with general use. For engineering and design, it displays a wide range of colors precisely which is essential for detailed work, although its screen doesn't refresh as quickly, which dampens the experience for high-speed 3D gaming. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, while offering similar benefits for general use and engineering tasks, falls short for gaming as well, due to a lower refresh rate that can't keep up with the rapid visuals demanded by the latest 3D games.
Portability
Excellent
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$794
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $794 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers solid performance for general use with its Intel CPU and Iris Xe graphics, complemented by a high-quality, touch-enabled IPS display, and it's lightweight and portable with respectable battery life, making it easy for everyday tasks and mobility. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with its powerful AMD CPU and RX 6800M GPU, is less portable due to its weight but offers exceptional performance and longer battery life for more demanding applications and gaming, despite a lower screen pixel density and without a touchscreen.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Swift Go 14 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
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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 ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Go 14 | ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$794 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 283 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | No Webcam | |
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 | 3 | |
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."
ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
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Tom's Hardware
Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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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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