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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and more storage, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 would suit you, plus it has a better battery life which can be useful for longer use away from a power source. However, it is heavier and slightly more expensive than the Acer Swift Go 14, which offers better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller physical size. The Acer model also has a higher screen resolution with a touch feature, better brightness, and color coverage which may enhance your media viewing and creative works. Both laptops perform well for general use, but you should consider which aspects—portability, screen quality, or battery life—are most important for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
- The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift Go 14.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Acer Swift Go 14 likely has higher resolution and brightness, which enhances the viewing experience for general tasks and detailed engineering work, but its slower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key. The ASUS Vivobook S 15's fair screen quality for general use and engineering suggests it provides adequate resolution and satisfactory color accuracy, but it may not be as vibrant or sharp as the Acer. Both laptops struggle with Gaming and 3D due to their poor refresh rates, meaning fast-paced visuals may not be as smooth, which can be a drawback for immersive gaming and intensive 3D modeling.
Portability
Excellent
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$793
$908
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 costs $908.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14, with its notably higher resolution and better screen quality, is lightweight and has excellent portability, making it suitable for general use where carrying around the laptop and screen clarity are key. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers double the storage and a larger screen but at the expense of heavier weight and less battery life, which may be preferable for users needing more storage and working mainly in one location.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both fair for gaming and 3D because they have moderate GPUs, adequate for casual gaming but not for high-end gaming or professional 3D work, and both have standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which is not ideal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates. Additionally, their CPUs and screen quality are decent, contributing to their fair assessment, with the Swift having slightly higher screen resolution, which can enhance visual fidelity for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its higher-resolution touchscreen and superior color coverage for detailed graphics work, alongside an Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU known for solid performance in design applications.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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
7.0
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $908 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 9.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
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 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
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 | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 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 | 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 Vivobook S 15
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Mario Petzold | February 2023
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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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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