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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize performance and need a laptop for more intensive tasks like engineering or creative work, the Acer Swift Go 14, despite its higher cost, may better meet your needs. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 offers greater portability due to its smaller size, and is more budget-friendly. Keep in mind that the smaller size usually means less power, making it suitable for general use like browsing and document editing. Battery life is also an important factor; typically, larger laptops have larger batteries and may last longer, but this is not a strict rule and depends on individual models and their power management. If you often travel or commute, the lighter ASUS might be an advantage. For gaming or machine learning, neither are likely to be ideal, but the Acer could provide a better experience if it has a more powerful processor and graphics capability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.7
5.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The Acer Swift Go 14 excels in general use with a superior processor, more memory, a high-quality IPS display with a larger, higher resolution screen, and long battery life, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 offers less power with a basic CPU, minimal RAM, lower-resolution TN screen, and shorter battery life, making it less versatile and suitable for more demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.4
5.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The Acer Swift Go 14 with its Intel Iris Xe GPU and a higher resolution, IPS screen provides a fair experience for gaming and 3D applications, which is relatively better than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 that has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a lower resolution, TN screen, resulting in poor gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.2
5.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6
5.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1
14.0in
SIZE
11.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a higher resolution and brightness which enhances the visual experience for general tasks, making it more enjoyable for daily activities like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, its display covers a wider range of colors, providing accuracy crucial for professional work where color precision is needed. In contrast, its lower refresh rate is a drawback for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion representation is key to an immersive experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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
5.1
The Acer Swift Go 14 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$794
$267
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $794 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 costs $267.
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Key similarities
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
11.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and Acer Swift Go 14 both have excellent portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | ASUS Vivobook Go 12 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$794 | $267 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 2.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 10.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 7.52" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 11.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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."
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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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