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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14, being lighter and with better battery life, is ideal if you value portability and longer work sessions without charging. Its performance is suited for general use and lighter engineering tasks, and it has a touch screen. However, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful AMD processor and Nvidia graphics card. It's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable, but its keyboard and build quality are suited for intensive tasks. If gaming, heavy graphics, or compute tasks are routine for you, the ASUS is a better fit, despite being pricier; if not, you may appreciate the Acer's portability and lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
If you prioritize a crisp display and vibrant colors for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Acer Swift Go 14 offers a screen that's well-suited with adequate resolution and brightness. For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is essential, both laptops provide good color coverage, but remember that high color fidelity is more critical if your work involves precise color grading or rendering. However, if you're into fast-paced gaming or 3D modeling, you might find both laptops lacking, as they don't offer the high refresh rates necessary for smooth visuals in these scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Excellent
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$794
$1,249
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $794 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 costs $1,249.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14, with its efficient Intel CPU and integrated graphics, offers a balance of power for daily tasks, a high-quality screen with touch capability, and is lightweight for easy portability alongside a long battery life, suiting frequent travelers and casual users. The ASUS ROG Strix G15, by contrast, packs a higher-performance AMD CPU and a dedicated Nvidia GPU, making it better for intensive applications and gaming at the expense of heavier weight and shorter battery life, a fair exchange for users demanding cutting-edge performance and higher storage capacity.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is equipped with an efficient CPU and integrated graphics, making it suitable for engineering and design, plus its lightweight design and excellent battery life add to its portability and long work sessions off the charger. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a more robust CPU and dedicated GPU for more demanding engineering software and design work, at the expense of being heavier and having a shorter battery life, appealing to users who prioritize power over portability.
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 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
7.2
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 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | ASUS ROG Strix G15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$794 | $1,249 | ||
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 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 4.63 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 | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 56 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 284 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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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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
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Marius Schell | February 2021
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
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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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