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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a balance between performance and portability with a solid battery life, making it suitable for general use and some engineering tasks. It's lighter and has a higher screen resolution, but less gaming capability compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17. The ASUS, on the other hand, is bulkier and heavier with shorter battery life, but has a dedicated graphics card for intensive gaming and tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning. If gaming or graphic-intensive tasks are a priority and you don't mind a heavier laptop with less battery life, the ASUS might be the better choice. If you prioritize portability, battery life, and a sharper display for everyday tasks and some engineering software, the Acer would be more appropriate. Both laptops are at a lower midrange price point, with the Acer being somewhat less expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift Go 14 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift Go 14, with its superior screen quality, lighter weight, and longer battery life, is more suited for general use, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming F17's emphasis on a high-performance CPU and GPU targeted towards gaming compromises on portability and battery life, making it less ideal for everyday tasks. The Acer’s more compact and efficient design, offering greater RAM, ensures smoother multitasking and overall user experience, whereas the ASUS, despite a stronger gaming performance, may be excessively bulky and loud for general use due to its gaming-focused hardware and design.
Software Development
7.6
6.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Go 14 likely offers a balance of resolution and brightness suited for everyday tasks, but may lack the high refresh rates that gamers need for smooth visuals, rendering it less suited for gaming. Considering engineering and design, although its screen has acceptable resolution and brightness, it may not cover a wide range of colors, which could limit the accuracy in color-intensive work. Meanwhile, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while also offering a decent display for general use, may not provide the most accurate color reproduction crucial for professional design, nor does it have the high refresh rate desired for gaming.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$795
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $795 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
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
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card which is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in the Acer Swift Go 14; additionally, the ASUS has a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz which provides smoother visuals compared to Acer's 60 Hz refresh rate. While both laptops are "fair" for gaming and 3D tasks, those serious about these activities may prefer the ASUS for its superior graphical capabilities and smoother display.
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Go 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Go 14, with its Intel i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics, is designed to handle engineering and design software smoothly and benefits from a high-resolution display that supports touch input, which could enhance creative tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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 TUF Gaming F17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Go 14 | ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$795 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 10.59" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i5-11400H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 48 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
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 | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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 TUF Gaming F17
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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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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