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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14 is known for its more affordable price, portability, and solid performance for everyday tasks with its i7 processor and integrated graphics. It's lightweight and has a decent display, making it suitable for general use and productivity. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a more powerful i7 processor paired with a dedicated RTX graphics card, which makes it better suited for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, but this also makes it heavier and possibly with shorter battery life. If your priority is performance for demanding applications and you don't mind the extra weight, consider the ASUS Vivobook 16X, otherwise, for everyday use and easier carrying, the Acer Swift Go 14 may be more appropriate. 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 Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a fair performance in gaming and 3D because it uses its main CPU's integrated graphics, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 16X is better suited for these tasks with its dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, enabling smoother visuals in games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design due to the superior processing power of its Intel i7-13700H CPU and the advanced Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU which outperform the Acer Swift Go 14's Intel i7-1355U and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, providing better handling of demanding software and tasks. Although both laptops have similar RAM and screen quality, the Vivobook's larger 16-inch screen with a higher refresh rate may offer more screen real estate and smoother visuals, which is advantageous for design work; however, this makes it heavier and less portable than the more compact and lighter Swift Go 14.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have panels with adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general tasks like browsing and productivity applications. For engineering and design, these laptops have displays that cover a significant part of color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation which is crucial for these fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short as they likely have lower refresh rates, which can diminish the smoothness and responsiveness critical for these activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$744
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $744 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a balance of power and portability with a strong CPU, sufficient RAM, and a high-quality screen, alongside a lightweight design and long battery life, making it ideal for general use on the go. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16X provides similar CPU and RAM capabilities with a larger, quality screen but sacrifices some portability and battery life, which can be a good fit for those who prioritize a bigger display and more robust performance over mobility.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.0
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 Vivobook 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | ASUS Vivobook 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$744 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 4.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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 Vivobook 16X
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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