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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14, being less expensive, comes with solid performance for general use, longer battery life, and a lighter build for better portability, making it a good choice for everyday tasks and travel. However, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, while more expensive, offers superior graphics performance due to its dedicated GPU, making it better suited for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, along with a higher resolution display. It's heavier and may have shorter battery life, so it's less portable but more capable for demanding applications. Choose the Acer for casual use and mobility, or the ASUS for high-performance needs and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is equipped with an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz display, which are fair for casual gaming and basic 3D applications, but for advanced gaming or intensive 3D tasks, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 delivers superior performance with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a high-refresh-rate screen of 165Hz, providing smoother visuals and better handling of demanding graphics.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is equipped with a capable Intel i7 CPU and integrated graphics, which is suitable for general engineering and design tasks, and it also offers good portability and battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, making it better for demanding engineering applications and rendering tasks, but it comes with added weight and potentially louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Swift Go 14 offers adequate resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp text and vibrant images, but the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 steps it up with higher brightness and sharper resolution, enhancing the viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, the ASUS has the advantage with better color coverage for precision tasks, although the Acer is acceptable for less color-critical work. However, both laptops might not meet the expectations of 3D users who require high refresh rates for smooth visuals, as they focus more on resolution and panel quality over speed.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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
4.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift Go 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$793
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 to be 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
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus 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.
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How the Acer Swift Go 14 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 9.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9.5 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 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 309 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | No Webcam | |
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 | 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 Zephyrus G15
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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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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