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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a laptop with higher performance, longer battery life, and better screen resolution for tasks like engineering, 3D work or machine learning, the Acer Swift Go 14 would be a commendable choice, despite its higher price. However, it's slightly heavier and larger than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14. On the flip side, if you are prioritizing cost and a more portable device for general use like web browsing or office applications, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers a budget-friendly option with decent functionality, although with less storage, memory, and processing power compared to the Acer. The Vivobook also has a shorter battery life and less impressive display colors and brightness. 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
- Excellent portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
- The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift Go 14.
Key differences
General Use
7.7
6.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Go 14 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM for smoother multitasking, and a higher resolution screen that offers a sharper image and better viewing angles, which aligns with its higher ratings in screen quality and keyboard quality. While both are 14-inch laptops making them similarly portable, the Acer also has a larger battery capacity leading to longer battery life, which is crucial for usage on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.4
5.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers better suitability for gaming and 3D applications compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 due to its superior integrated graphics in the Intel Iris Xe and a higher-quality screen. The Acer's stronger GPU is very important for rendering graphics smoothly, while its better screen quality, alongside factors like the refresh rate and resolution, enhance the overall visual experience, which is also important but to a lesser extent.
Engineering and Design
7.2
5.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The Acer Swift Go 14, with its more powerful i7 processor, higher RAM, and superior Intel Iris Xe graphics, offers better performance for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 which has a less powerful AMD Ryzen 3 processor, lower RAM, and weaker AMD Radeon graphics.
Content Creation
7.6
6.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a screen with high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for viewing documents and web pages, which is why it's considered good for general use. Its color gamut coverage ensures accurate colors for tasks like photo editing or CAD work, benefiting engineering and design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D applications, which require smoother motion and quicker image updates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 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
6.5
The Acer Swift Go 14 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$793
$450
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 costs $450.
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Key similarities
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Go 14 to have excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | ASUS Vivobook Go 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 12.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 8.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
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 | 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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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 Vivobook Go 14
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Danny D'Cruze | March 2023
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
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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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