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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14 tends to be more affordable, with more RAM for better multitasking and an Intel processor well-suited for general use and engineering tasks, complemented by a touch-enabled IPS display. However, the ASUS Zenbook 13, while slightly costlier, offers an AMD processor with integrated graphics suitable for light 3D work and casual gaming, and boasts an OLED screen with superior color accuracy and contrast, making it ideal for users with visual-intensive tasks but less RAM could limit multitasking capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14, with its adequate resolution and brightness, serves well for everyday tasks and some engineering applications where color range is less critical. However, for demanding tasks such as design and engineering, the ASUS Zenbook 13's higher color accuracy makes it a superior choice. Both laptops, lacking high refresh rates, fall short for 3D applications and gaming, where smooth visuals are key.
Cost
$793
$890
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 costs $890.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is well-suited for general use due to its ample RAM, efficient Intel i7 CPU, and high-resolution IPS screen, which together facilitate smooth multitasking and clear visuals while being relatively lightweight and offering a decent battery life. Similarly, the ASUS Zenbook 13 is ideal for everyday tasks, with its vibrant OLED display, powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, slightly more compact and lighter design for enhanced portability, and longer battery life, albeit with less RAM which may limit performance with heavy multitasking.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.3/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is equipped with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz IPS screen, which is fair for gaming and 3D tasks but not optimal for high refresh-rate experiences. The ASUS Zenbook 13, while also sporting a 60Hz screen, comes with an AMD Vega 8 GPU integrated into the Ryzen CPU and an OLED display, offering good color and contrast for visual tasks but similarly limited in gaming performance due to its standard refresh rate and modest GPU capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is equipped with a more recent and powerful Intel CPU and extra RAM, which are crucial for the demands of engineering and design software, whereas the ASUS Zenbook 13, despite its superior screen with OLED technology and higher brightness, has a slightly older AMD CPU and less RAM, which can limit performance in intensive engineering tasks. Additionally, the Swift Go 14’s larger screen might be better for detailed design work, but the Zenbook 13's lighter weight and higher screen resolution benefit portability and media consumption.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 and ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 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.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Acer Swift Go 14 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | ASUS Zenbook 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $890 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 2.55 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 7.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 67 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 378 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
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 Zenbook 13
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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